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EHC 0424 Provision of Lead Consultant, Design co ordination and Project Management for Hertford Castle transformation

EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 May 2024 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The East Herts council is seeking consultancy services for the Hertford Castle transformation project. The project aims to develop the castle as a community hub with activities funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The contract involves lead consultancy, design coordination, and project management. The procurement process is at the planning stage with a start date of 23 September 2024. The contracting authority is the East Hertfordshire District Council based in Hertford, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Businesses interested in community development projects with expertise in heritage preservation and engagement would be well-suited to compete. The contract value is £200,000, and the deadline for tenders or requests to participate is 15 July 2024, with an estimated date of dispatch of invitations on 22 July 2024. The procurement method is a selective process under a restricted procedure.

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Notice Title

EHC 0424 Provision of Lead Consultant, Design co ordination and Project Management for Hertford Castle transformation

Notice Description

East Herts council is seeking the provision of lead consultant and project manager services. 'Hertford Castle Transformation' is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project which will transform Hertford Castle, developing it as a hub for activities and for the town council to engage with the community, increasing its value to the public, and connecting people with cultural and natural heritage. This project has been awarded funding from the NLHF for its Development Stage to refine the project and develop specifications for works which will be undertaken during the Delivery Stage. At the end of the Development Stage an application for funding for the Delivery Stage will be submitted to the NLHF. The appointed Consultant will take responsibility for co-ordination of all consultants and sub-consultants delivery professional services and project outputs under direction of the project partners. The scope is split into two work packages. please see detailed description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of the project and support the Delivery Stage grant funding application to the NLHF. It will be split into two works packages. Work Package 1 will involve the co-ordination of specialist surveys, development of targeted plans, and securing of consents. Work Package 2 will involve project management, reporting to key stakeholders, and securing funding required for the next stage of the project. Please be aware:* The contract will include as a minimum Work Package 1.* Work Package 2 is optional and will be removed from the specification in the event this option is not exercised.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term,Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046cbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019438-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@eastherts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1438242775

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

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