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Interpretive Plan Development and Fit-Out: Plas Gunter Mansion

PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF

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Summary of the contracting process

The Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf is inviting tenders for the project titled "Interpretive Plan Development and Fit-Out: Plas Gunter Mansion" located in Abergavenny, Wales. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Headland Design Associates on May 24, 2024. The tender period ended on May 15, 2024. The Trust aims to create an interpretive plan for a National Lottery Heritage Fund application, focusing on developing audience engagement and providing interactive displays. For businesses experienced in architectural services, market research, consultancy, interpretation, design, and related services, this opportunity offers potential growth.

The Plas Gunter Mansion Trust cyf is seeking consultants to develop an Interpretive Plan to enhance audience engagement and create interactive displays for their heritage project. The Trust placed a significant emphasis on involving historical building expertise, audience development strategies, and digital content creation in the project. Businesses specializing in architectural services, market research, consultancy, interpretation, and design are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The Interpretive Plan aims to cater to diverse audiences and promote volunteer engagement, requiring a comprehensive approach to heritage interpretation and exhibit design, aligning with National Lottery Heritage Fund priorities.

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Notice Title

Interpretive Plan Development and Fit-Out: Plas Gunter Mansion

Notice Description

The Trust wishes to appoint an experienced consultant team who can deliver an Interpretive Plan for a delivery stage application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The presumption is that the interpretive design team will continue to work on the delivery phase of the project, following a delivery phase application to the Heritage Fund. This would be subject to a break clause should funds not be secured or if the client is unhappy with the standard of the work.The team will need to include interpretive designers with experience of working in historic buildings, of providing signage and orientation and of displaying a range of collections in appropriate environmental conditions. The team must understand the imperatives of audience development and activity planning and be experienced in team-working with other disciplines. The interpretive proposals must meet the needs of developing audiences and provide an infrastructure for volunteer activity and community projects.The consultant team must have experience of National Lottery Heritage Funding funded project development and have a clear understanding of the Heritage Fund's priorities. They must be able to demonstrate their experience of delivering interpretive exhibitions in a range of historic places and museums.An outline Interpretation Plan was created and included within the first-round application which includes proposals for the development of digital content. We are seeking to commission a consultancy with access to digital specialists who will take a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver effective, impactful and sustainable interpretation and digital content which will complement the activity programme and have the potential to achieve Heritage Fund outcomes.The objectives of the Interpretive Plan are:- To identify target audiences, carry out consultation around key stories, themes and interests and needs of audiences about interpretive media and develop strategies for overcoming barriers to access.- To develop a thematic framework for a new exhibition including a succinct summary of the stories and themes.- To provide creative proposals that will make the heritage more accessible to a wide range of audiences.- To create a robust and serviceable interpretive fit-out which is appealing to target audiences with layers of information, which promotes repeat visits and which provides opportunities for activities and volunteering.- To create proposals for permanent and changing displays to include showcases, graphics, interactive exhibits and digital content.- To consider future maintenance, updating and refurbishments in the interpretive planning process.- Design signage and orientation to make the whole site visible, physically accessible and easy to understand.- Develop digital media to connect the built interpretation to the wider site and promote exploration.- To create a fully costed plan that meets Heritage Fund guidelines on audience development, activity planning and interpretive design. Consultants will need to work closely with the Architect to ensure a fully cohesive approach to the interpretation and space.The critical tasks in this brief will be:1. Assess and review work undertaken for the development phase bid.2. Undertake additional audience research including working with the Project Team to test the success and feasibility of interpretation proposed in the Outline Interpretive Plan.3. Become familiar with the heritage of the building and the stories connected to it.4. Research and work with volunteers to understand heritage and opportunities for interpretation.5. Work with the Activity Planning consultants to confirm priority audiences for the project to target.6. Further develop interpretive proposals for the site and review ideas with the Project Team and stakeholders.7. Produce perspective visuals or models to illustrate approaches to the provision of permanent and temporary exhibitions.8. Produce colour, finishes and installation proposals for discussion and approval.9. Review outline plans and visuals with potential user groups to provide formative evaluation.10. Develop detailed visualisations of the interpretive proposal, using running elevations and outline specifications for showcases, mechanical interactives and interactive access to digitized material, film presentations and all other exhibits.11. Produce a detailed report on the findings of the consultation and audience research to feed into the Activity Plan.12. Support the client team to produce detailed costs for activities within the Activity Plan alongside a comprehensive Action Plan13. Produce a draft report, visuals and costs for mid-term review meeting with the Heritage Fund.14. Produce Interpretive Plan for Delivery Phase application to the Heritage Fund.Delivery PhaseIn the event of a successful second round application, the appointed consultant will be expected to develop the Interpretation Plan beyond RIBA Stage 3 and manage and oversee the delivery of the interpretation and digital content to completion, on a design and build basis.This role will be part of the Project Team which will comprise key volunteers, trustees and other consultants. The consultant will have full access to the whole project team and any information gathered in preparation for our various applications. Specifically, they will need to work closely with our Architect, Activities & Audience Development Consultant, Fundraiser and Business Planning Consultant, so that all aspects of the project and its future are fully integrated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-141021
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79540000 - Interpretation services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20241 years ago
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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLAS GUNTER MANSION TRUST CYF
Contact Name
Deborah Holland
Contact Email
administrator@plasguntermansion.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7798610114

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERGAVENNY
Postcode
NP7 5ER
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
Grofield
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

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