Tender

Heritage Project Activity and Interpretation Plan

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 17:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is inviting tenders for the development of a Heritage Project Activity and Interpretation Plan in Grimsby town centre. This tender is at the tender stage, and the process is governed by an open, below-threshold competition. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 5th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 2nd December 2025. The project aims to enhance understanding of the area's architectural and social heritage, targeting regional audiences in the UK. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £12,000, will commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 10th April 2026. The Council seeks thorough, cost-effective plans that align with their objectives for the project's delivery phase.

This procurement presents an opportunity for consultancies and service providers specialising in cultural, recreational, and heritage services. It is particularly suited for businesses skilled in creating comprehensive interpretation and activity plans that foster community engagement and cultural understanding. Successful bidders can leverage this project to expand their portfolio in public sector collaborations, particularly in the heritage sector. Moreover, companies looking to establish or enhance their presence in the East Midlands region will find this opportunity strategically advantageous. With a focus on delivering insightful heritage experiences, businesses can significantly contribute to the cultural enrichment of Grimsby town centre.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heritage Project Activity and Interpretation Plan

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking tenders for the preparation of an Activity and Interpretation Plan for a heritage project in Grimsby town centre. Due to the short timescales for the project, tenders are being sought in advance of the decision on our development phase funding application. This is to enable the successful consultant to be contracted as soon as possible after Permission to Start, if we are successful. The production of a detailed, costed activity and interpretation plan is required, which should include activity designed to enable better understanding of the architectural and social heritage of the site, as well as the audiences that we want to reach. The Plan will be submitted as part of the bid requirements for the delivery phase of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073744-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stella Jackson
Contact Email
stella.jackson@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01472325628

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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