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title: "Invitation to Tender for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Operational Planning and Implementation Lead - AWARD"
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# Invitation to Tender for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Operational Planning and Implementation Lead - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38459b3e-c404-49fa-afb1-9cb0f5149367

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Historic England seeking a Senior Consultant for their project, "Invitation to Tender for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Operational Planning and Implementation Lead." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy. The location of the project is the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, with a contract period commencing from 27th September 2021 until 1st October 2022. The open tender process has officially concluded, with a total contract value of £100,000. Key dates include the tender end date of 12th September 2021 and the award announcement on 20th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services, project management, and heritage site operations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project aims to enhance visitor engagement by establishing a new visitor attraction and café. Firms with experience in operational planning, implementation in the cultural sector, or hospitality management could be well-suited to align with the objectives set forth by Historic England and contribute to the successful launch of this initiative.

## Notice

Historic England (HE) wish to appoint a Senior Consultant to lead the critical role of setting up the commercial operation of the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings (the Friends), and facilitate the opening of the visitor attraction and cafe which they will be running at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, due to open in Easter 2022. Historic England are looking to appoint as soon as possible and the work required is being planned over two phases, with the contract period to extend to six months beyond opening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ee8654-65d0-4979-b46b-6266a80aa9fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ee8654-65d0-4979-b46b-6266a80aa9fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62ee8654-65d0-4979-b46b-6266a80aa9fd
  20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

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