--- title: "Project Heritage Master Plan Bid Writer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-07" --- # Project Heritage Master Plan Bid Writer Buyer: THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35df2e26-4f7b-4feb-8c9b-550e226e8af2.json) ## Summary Thetford Town Council (TTC) is seeking a consultant to develop a Heritage Masterplan Bid for the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) funding application. The title of the procurement is "Project Heritage Master Plan Bid Writer" situated in Thetford, Norfolk. This contract, worth up to £20,000 including expenses and VAT, aims to focus on key heritage sites within Thetford such as St Peters Church, Kings House, Charles Burrell Museum, and the Ancient Museum. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with a deadline for submissions on 9th December 2024. The project is scheduled to start in January 2025 and conclude by May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with demonstrable experience in securing major project funding from the NLHF, specifically for projects exceeding £1 million. Companies with a sound understanding of NLHF investment principles and experience working with a variety of partners and funders will find this tender particularly advantageous. The successful consultant will be critical in helping to secure and structure funding for an ambitious heritage project, enabling engagement with local, regional, and national audiences. This project is well-suited to consultancy firms with a track record of delivering value through strategic bid writing and risk management in the heritage sector. ## Notice Heritage Masterplan - Bid Writer Thetford Town Council Up to PS20,000 (incl expenses and VAT if applicable) Contract Start Date: Dec 24/Jan 25 Thetford Town Council (TTC) is a Town Council on the edge of Norfolk with ambitious plans to utilise and improve its heritage within Thetford. In November 2022 TTC received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to undertake a study of possible heritage projects in Thetford. This piece of work was completed in Feb 24 and identified possible projects for inclusion in a formal bid for funding from NLHF. Copies of this document can be requested from the contact set out below. Following on from this work, the Council has decided to focus the next stage of its development of a Heritage Masterpan on St Peters Church, Kings House (owned by the G.W. Staniforth Charity. TTC is the sole Trustee.), Charles Burrell Museum and the Ancient Museum (the latter two organisations are separate entities to TTC). We are looking for a consultant with significant demonstrable experience in securing NLHF delivery funding and match funding for major projects. You will have a sound understanding of the NLHF investment principles and application process for projects over PS1m, experience of working with a wide range of partners and funders and have the capacity and flexibility to commence the assignment in January 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to develop an NLHF bid for an innovative heritage project to engage local, regional, and national audiences with a Heritage Masterplan for Thetford. The plan focuses on several important heritage sites including TTC which is looking to award a contract for an appropriately experienced Bid Writer for its NLHF grant application. This grant is for a significant Heritage project linked to properties owned by TTC as well as those owned by third parties, together with match funding applications as required for the project's delivery costs. Applications should be sent to: townclerk@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk. CVs are not accepted as applications. Tenders should take the form of a short written proposal (max 10 sides of A4) setting out: * Your interest in undertaking this assignment. * Relevant skills, knowledge and experience. * A list of recent relevant projects quoting client, service provided and approximate contract value. * How you would add value to the project. * Your thoughts on the key risks and challenges for the project. * Your proposed methodology and lump sum fee to undertake the work including all expenses and VAT if applicable. Please identify fees, travel, and other expenses separately and specify your day and hourly rate and how many days you have included for within your fee bid proposal. * Details of two referees for whom you have conducted similar services over the past five years. * A statement to indicate how you will ensure the contract is completed in the event of unforeseen problems such as health issues or competing contracts. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a468b8-45ed-4919-b959-8625bc3062a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 1 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP24 2DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Thetford Castle | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a468b8-45ed-4919-b959-8625bc3062a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a468b8-45ed-4919-b959-8625bc3062a3 7th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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