Tender

Archaeological Services for Victorian Jubillee Fountain Refurbishment

MONMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Monmouth Town Council has published a tender titled "Archaeological Services for Victorian Jubilee Fountain Refurbishment." This tender falls under the services category and has a tender period ending on 3rd April 2023, with an award period ending on 28th April 2023. The Town Council is seeking a qualified archaeologist to lead a community archaeological programme aimed at restoring the Jubilee Fountain, engaging the local community, promoting heritage, sustainability, and community wellbeing. The programme will involve research, excavation, community participation, and skill-building activities at Overmonnow Primary School in Monmouth.

This tender presents an opportunity for archaeologists with experience in community programmes and historical structure refurbishment to engage with the restoration of the Jubilee Fountain and contribute to local heritage conservation. Businesses with expertise in archaeological services, community engagement, and heritage preservation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Town Council aims to deliver community benefits through this project, aligning with economic and social objectives while promoting participation from local schools, community groups, and volunteers in the archaeological activities at the designated site.

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Notice Title

Archaeological Services for Victorian Jubillee Fountain Refurbishment

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been prepared for the provision of a community archaeological programme.MTC is looking to contract an archaeologist to help deliver some of the key outputs of its project "Turning on the Tap, Restoration of the Jubilee Fountain, Monmouth". The project will:1. restore the fountain to working order, giving it a prominence that will ensure its care long into the future and2. use the restoration and its associated programme of community engagement to:* celebrate Monmouth's heritage by bringing it to a new, larger and more diverse audience;* encourage and help underpin long-term environmental sustainability;* change ideas and activities about fountains, water and waste;* promote and support community wellbeing;* help boost the local economy and* help make Monmouth a better place to live work and visit.MTC and the MFG have given considerable thought as to how best to deliver the outputs listed above. Following detailed consultation with local archaeologists (Churchill Archaeology and MonArchaeology) it was decided that a professionally designed and delivered community archaeological programme based in Overmonnow, would be an inspirational way of exciting local people about heritage and ensuring long-term conservation and understanding. A suitable site has been identified at Overmonnow Primary School with the school anxious to host the programme. The programme will be used to link the history of the Jubilee Fountain to the wider heritage of Overmonnow, the parish served by the fountain, and Monmouth itself. Under appropriate supervision, the programme will offer the rare opportunity for young people and people from the local communities of Overmonnow, Monmouth and the surrounding area to participate in an archaeology programme designed to:* research the history of the fountain placing it in the context of Overmonnow and Monmouth;* draw the community into the project and heritage of the area by giving young people and the not so young, the opportunity to investigate their environment and all it contains;* ensure long-term future conservation and understanding by exciting the local community about their heritage;* offer a range of skill building opportunities and inspire children and adults about history through practical skills;* enrich the knowledge and understanding of Overmonnow in a local, regional and possibly a national context.The Town Council are looking for an archaeologist to deliver this project.Full details of the programme can be obtained from Paula Hartley at townclerk@monmouth.gov.ukNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=129454. This project will only proceed if a National Lottery Grant is successful.(WA Ref:129454)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:The contractor will liaise with local secondary schools to recruit a small team of volunteers to carry out research the into history of the of the Jubilee Fountain.3.The contractor will carry out a 14 day archaeological research and excavation at Overmonnow Primary School, to map the location, recover, identify and record all artefacts to CIfA standards.* The contractor will offer school groups, community groups, volunteers and members of the public the opportunity to participate in the research, excavation process.* The contractor will offer participants the opportunity to learn the tasks and techniques used to excavate archaeological sites and provide appropriate training, suited to age and levels of experience. The contractor will provide equipment as required including Health and Safe. It is the role of the contractor to define and ensure appropriate staff levels and ensures safeguarding measures are in place. Children will be supervised by their teachers and/or guardians at all times* During school days, the contractor will timetable a variety and inspiring bespoke activities suitable for primary and secondary children. At the weekends the contractor will include a timetable of sessions suitable for local groups and the wider community.* The contractor should provide a closing community open day event where preliminary results are available and discussed with attendees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-129454
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129454
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Hartley
Contact Email
townclerk@monmouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1600732722

Buyer Location

Locality
MONMOUTH
Postcode
NP25 3DY
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

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