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Invitation to Tender : engagement, feasibility, and business planning consultant to support the St Ives Huers Hut project

St Ives Town Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 16:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by St Ives Town Council sought to engage a consultancy service for community engagement, feasibility, and business planning for the St Ives Huers Hut project, classified under the building consultancy services industry category. This open procurement method targeted specialist services to facilitate options for the heritage building's viable re-use with a budget of £7,000 (ex VAT). Based in Cornwall, UK, the procurement moved through its stages, culminating in an award stage on 29th June 2026 to the supplier, Connect the Dots - Jenifer Macindoe, whose services commenced from 1st April 2026 and are set to conclude on 21st October 2026. The tender was characterised as below threshold with open competition, explicitly aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises possessing expertise in consultancy and heritage projects. Businesses with a solid track record in community engagement, feasibility studies, and strategic planning would find this tender appealing due to its emphasis on revitalising heritage properties. The selection of Connect the Dots, an SME, underscores the opportunity for businesses that can meet the quality criteria based on team skills, relevant experience, and approach to project needs. With a focus on fostering social value and collaboration, the contract offered a competitive environment prioritising quality (70%) over price (30%), making it optimally suited for firms with strong qualitative propositions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender : engagement, feasibility, and business planning consultant to support the St Ives Huers Hut project

Notice Description

Procurement of specialist consultancy services to support community engagement, feasibility and business planning to develop options for the viable re-use of a heritage building. PS7000 budget (ex VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
St Ives Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. IVES CORNWALL
Postcode
TR26 2DS
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Connect the Dots - Jenifer Macindoe

Further Information

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