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title: "Design and fitout of a reception desk and shop for a new historic courthouse museum"
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# Design and fitout of a reception desk and shop for a new historic courthouse museum

Buyer: WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-183cfefe-7cac-4307-bdb3-c11b18fc9d96

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Dorset District Council is focused on the design and fitout of a reception desk and shop for a new historic courthouse museum located in Dorchester, England. The tender, classified under the CPV category of furniture (39100000), has a contract value of £30,000 and is currently in the award stage, with an active award made to the supplier arj cre8 on 31st March 2017. The tender period ended on 8th March 2017, and the contract period runs from 3rd April 2017 to 30th September 2017, contributing to a project of significant cultural and historical importance. Interested suppliers were invited to submit bids via email to a contact at the council, with the formal procurement method being an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in museum shop design and fitout, particularly those with expertise in creating engaging retail spaces within heritage environments. Companies that excel in the furniture and retail trade services sectors, as well as those experienced in working with listed buildings, would find this project well-suited for their capabilities. The project's historical significance and community impact may also attract businesses committed to sustainable design and cultural preservation.

## Notice

A specialist museum shop designer and supplier is sought to produce the design and fitout of a reception desk and shop for a new historic courthouse museum in a listed building in the historic town centre of Dorchester. Contact rdilke@dorset.gov.uk 01305 252 226 to receive the ITQ and accompanying information and contract. Bids back by 13th March 12pm midday to rdilke@dorset.gov.uk Contract is West Dorset District Council's Standard Ts & Cs. Shire Hall, High West Street, Dorchester is a Grade 1 Listed building constructed between 1796 and 1800. It contains the courtroom in which the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried in 1834 & is a major monument to labour history of national if not of international importance. Thomas Hardy became a magistrate in 1894 and it is understood that he sat in the Court where the events became the inspiration for some of his writing. The Shire Hall Project aims to provide an inspirational learning facility and visitor attraction in Dorchester of international importance by restoring and bringing into public access the Old Crown Court and Cells and other parts of the Shire Hall building. This is a project of major significance, which has been a long held ambition of authorities in Dorset, the local community and interested organisations such as the TUC. Part of this restoration is going to incorporate a shop and cafe which will be open for visitors to the attraction and general public passing by.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d4c51-f4fd-4dc3-bcdf-523c064b0c36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,995 |
| 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 | WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARJ CRE8 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d4c51-f4fd-4dc3-bcdf-523c064b0c36
- 20 Feb 2017 at 18:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a63cf95-efbb-4adf-bde6-4662e57fada1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/233d4c51-f4fd-4dc3-bcdf-523c064b0c36
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a63cf95-efbb-4adf-bde6-4662e57fada1
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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