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# Cheshire Archives and Local Studies

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-306df899-7ff2-49a1-9e94-26a54e83db48

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cheshire West and Chester, seeking consultancy services for the development of two new History Centres, identified as Cheshire Archives and Local Studies. This project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an awarded contract value of £653,524 to Ellis Williams Architects Limited. The contract period commenced on 26th March 2018 and will continue until 31st January 2024, following a successful tender process that concluded on 8th January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architecture, project management, and consultancy services related to heritage and community-based projects. Firms with experience in planning and executing similar projects, particularly in the cultural or historical sectors, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The development aligns with the growing trend of investing in community heritage and archival services, paving the way for businesses to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to local cultural preservation and development.

## Notice

Cheshire Archives and Local Studies identifies, collects and cares for archives and publications that are the evidence of Cheshire's communities lives past and present. We deliver access for all of our collections for information, learning and enjoyment to make sure archives survive so that future generations will be able to do the same. Cheshire Archives and Local Studies is headquartered at the Cheshire Record Office in Chester, where it has been based since 1985. The building is no longer fit-for-purpose as storage conditions and space do not meet current standards and accommodation for staff, volunteers and public falls below current expectations. Increasingly its suitability is being questioned on health and safety grounds. Elected members in both authorities have approved the development of a delivery model for the service which sees two new History Centres being developed as bases for the service. One will be a 'headquarters' building in Chester and the second facility will be in Crewe. Sites were allocated to the project in September 2017 and both facilities will be new build. Funding has been secured to develop a First Round Heritage Lottery Fund grant application around this delivery model. It is anticipated that a HLF grant application will be in the region of PS4 million and to this end a First Round submission is expected be submitted in late 2017/early 2018. The Councils are therefore seeking a range of consultancy services to support the preparation of this application, namely: - Activity Planning - Interpretation and Exhibition - Business Planning - External bid writing support - A Design Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16909095-bb54-44a4-98e5-dfc779139160 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,530,587 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £653,524 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELLIS WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16909095-bb54-44a4-98e5-dfc779139160

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16909095-bb54-44a4-98e5-dfc779139160
  3rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertIdaf3b48bd-76cb-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

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