--- title: "The appointment of an Architect to design a Community Hub in Whitnash, Warwickshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WHITNASH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-16" --- # The appointment of an Architect to design a Community Hub in Whitnash, Warwickshire Buyer: WHITNASH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06ccf4cd-b14f-4643-8e1b-ef503396c89b.json) ## Summary Whitnash Town Council is currently seeking proposals for the appointment of an Architect to design a Community Hub in Whitnash, Warwickshire. This procurement process falls under the category of Architectural and related services with a value of £55,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 18th September 2017, and the contract, which includes a 6-month design phase starting on 2nd October 2017, may extend an additional 12 months depending on planning permission and funding. The successful Architect will collaborate closely with the Town Council to create a design that meets community needs. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in architectural services, particularly those with experience in community projects and public sector work. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative and cost-effective design solutions, as well as strong stakeholder communication skills, will be well-suited to compete. With the potential for a project of this nature to require a collaborative design approach and sustainability expertise, firms that have previously managed small, complex projects will find this tender to be a fitting avenue for growth within the Midlands region. ## Notice Whitnash Town Council intends to replace the several community facility and amenity sites with a single Community Hub to be located in Acre Close Field, Whitnash, Warwickshire. The contract awarded will be for a duration of 6 months (Phase 1 - Design Phase) with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months (Phase 2 - Construction Phase) dependant on whether Planning Permission has been approved for the Community Hub, full capital funding has been found to fund the construction and satisfactory performance against quality objectives during the first 6 months. The appointed Architect will lead on the design for the community building to RIBA 4 Detailed Design stage enabling full planning to be submitted. A feasibility study and business plan have already been undertaken which identifies the scope and scale of the proposed community building and this is included as Annex to this ITT. Working alongside the client's representative, the duties will include; - Prepare draft designs and layouts for Whitnash Town Council - Attendance at project meetings with members of the Town Council and their representatives - Work alongside the Town Council and its representatives to select a design that best meets the needs of the community in line with the Business Plan - Finalise selected designs and lead on preparing the necessary documentation for the planning process. - Ensure the principles of sustainability and whole life costing are applied to the project. The successful architectural firm will be able to demonstrate; - Ability to articulate well defined, contemporary design solutions within the confines and limits of the building on land in a predominately residential area. - Ability to work within tight budgets and use innovative approaches to ensure maximum benefit of any investment. - Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders and a proven approach to communicating with expert and inexperienced audiences. - Proven track record of delivering small, complex projects whilst working to time and budget - Sound financial standing - Experience of working with the public sector, not-for-profit sector and volunteer boards ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd58d7df-0ca7-49aa-a14c-0fdbaf326359 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WHITNASH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITNASH | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV31 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Whitnash | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2017 at 05:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd58d7df-0ca7-49aa-a14c-0fdbaf326359 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd58d7df-0ca7-49aa-a14c-0fdbaf326359 16th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.whitnashtowncouncil.gov.uk/tenders All documents relating to this opportunity can be found on the tenders section of the Whitnash Town Council website ## Notice URLs - http://www.whitnashtowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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