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title: "Request for Information: Dover Castle: Northern Defences project (Interpretation, Exhibition, Play, Enabling [M&E, building work])"
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# Request for Information: Dover Castle: Northern Defences project (Interpretation, Exhibition, Play, Enabling [M&E, building work])

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cd0aecf-07c0-4ab4-80c3-1834cecce094

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## Summary

The English Heritage Trust has issued a Request for Information for the Dover Castle: Northern Defences project, focusing on interpretation services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for October 31, 2022. The project delivery address is in CT16 1HU. Businesses in the interpretation services industry may find this opportunity suitable.

Through this tender, English Heritage aims to enhance visitor experiences at Dover Castle and increase visitor numbers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The project is geared towards creating a dynamic and engaging visitor experience at one of England's most iconic castles, offering a significant opportunity for businesses in the interpretation and exhibition sectors.

## Notice

The 'Dover Castle: Northern Defences' project is an exciting opportunity for English Heritage that focuses on the Interpretation, Exhibition and Play elements of the northern defences of the castle, that will translate to a thrilling day out for our visitors. It will also act as a driver for achieving a major step change in visitor numbers to the castle. The overall vision for Dover Castle is to become 'one of England's most-loved castles to visit, creating a reason to visit above all other castles'. For more information, please click on the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/ProjectManage/1898

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109c12d8-bfd8-4a82-9c87-553c4d193e34 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENGLISH HERITAGE TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 16:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109c12d8-bfd8-4a82-9c87-553c4d193e34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/109c12d8-bfd8-4a82-9c87-553c4d193e34
  5th October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/ProjectManage/1898

## Provenance

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