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title: "Interpretation & Storytelling Consultant"
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# Interpretation & Storytelling Consultant

Buyer: ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01ed3806-4cd5-4eb0-932b-bbe6d15f5085

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## Summary

The St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust has concluded an open procurement process for an "Interpretation & Storytelling Consultant" under an artistic and literary creation and interpretation services category (CPV code: 92310000). The aim is to enhance community engagement through innovative storytelling at the historic site of St Osyth in England (postcode CO16 8HA). The procurement process, designated as an open procedure (above threshold) and initiated on 23rd June 2025, reached the award stage on 22nd August 2025, with the tender procedure concluding on 17th July 2025. This project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, focuses on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy into event and community venues, involving phases from RIBA 1 to RIBA 7, depending on further funding success.

The project presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in creative interpretation and exhibition design, particularly those skilled in narrative development and historic storytelling. This contract, valued at £24,803 and already assigned to Narrative By Design, spans from 26th August 2025 to 29th August 2026. Companies adept in artistic curation can leverage this initiative to showcase their ability to connect history with community interaction, thereby enriching their portfolio and expanding market presence in heritage and arts sectors. Although it does not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, the project calls for highly qualified consultants capable of delivering comprehensive storytelling plans to foster deep community connections.

## Notice

St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Interpretation and Storytelling Consultant to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 1 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. Please note the Delivery Phase is subject to successful funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Consultant to help deliver an Interpretation and Storytelling Plan through innovative curation, interpretation and exhibition design. You will be working on a site that covers over 1300 years of British History. We would like to understand how to tell the stories from key historic periods related to the site, and present these in innovative ways that foster greater community engagement and connection. To apply, please read through and follow the instructions in the attached invitation to tender document. All bids and clarifications must be submitted to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba6f0fd-bac1-483e-818c-b92d5c0f0910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,803 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST |
| Locality | ST. OSYTH |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO16 8HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Tendring |
| Electoral ward | St Osyth |
| Westminster constituency | Clacton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NARRATIVE BY DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba6f0fd-bac1-483e-818c-b92d5c0f0910
- 15 Jul 2025 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f04f509-893e-4748-acb8-4ca0567b643b
- 23 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f04f509-893e-4748-acb8-4ca0567b643b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba6f0fd-bac1-483e-818c-b92d5c0f0910
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f04f509-893e-4748-acb8-4ca0567b643b
  15th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46512370-b184-4df5-bece-c41f9b8af685
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76c110e0-dc93-463e-b89b-b1430d2be9b8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85f74087-5294-4db8-a1df-41dcb637308c

## Notice URLs

- https://www.prioryeducationcentre.co.uk/

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