--- title: "Visitor Experience Modelling and Business Plan for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2019-11-14" --- # Visitor Experience Modelling and Business Plan for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e.json) ## Summary Historic England is currently in the tender stage of procuring a consultant for the project titled "Visitor Experience Modelling and Business Plan for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings". This project aims to develop a sustainable visitor experience model and strategic business plan for the Flaxmill, which is set to open in summer 2021. The tender process details indicate an end date for submissions on 25 November 2019, with an allocated budget of £30,000 available for interpretation services. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2 December 2019 and run until 31 March 2020, with the relevant location being Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is classified as a below-threshold procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing visitor experiences and strategic business planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared towards creating a financially viable operational model for the heritage site. Companies with a strong background in interpreting historical sites or providing innovative visitor services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to the enhancement and promotion of this unique heritage destination. ## Notice Historic England is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a financially viable (sustainable within five years), adaptable and evolving visitor experience model and strategic business plan for the visitor experience element of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings (SFM), scheduled to open in summer 2021. Historic England and the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings (the Friends) are looking to deliver a pioneering and innovative visitor experience at SFM that will provide a destination for local communities, regional communities and tourists to experience, celebrate and learn about this unique and internationally significant heritage site. In order to achieve this ambition, Historic England and the Friends need to understand the market in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the surrounding area, in order to develop a memorable visitor experience and deliver a financially viable operational plan for the future of SFM. The work of the consultant will form the basis for the creative design and development and delivery of the future interpretation scheme for the visitor experience. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f8f45-89ad-4ee3-8c14-60b6f4dabd18 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2019 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f8f45-89ad-4ee3-8c14-60b6f4dabd18 - 14 Nov 2019 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f8f45-89ad-4ee3-8c14-60b6f4dabd18 - 14 Nov 2019 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f8f45-89ad-4ee3-8c14-60b6f4dabd18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f8f45-89ad-4ee3-8c14-60b6f4dabd18 14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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