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title: "Museum Lead Consultant Brief - AWARD"
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# Museum Lead Consultant Brief - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d72670a-61ef-4c3c-a42d-87218b3faa67

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ipswich Borough Council, represented by Suffolk Sourcing, seeking a Museum Lead Consultant. The project, classified under architectural design services, is located in Ipswich, East of England. Following an open procurement method, the award was confirmed on 30th March 2020, with the contract period spanning from 6th April 2020 to 31st March 2025. The tender period ended on 22nd January 2020, indicating a structured timeline for the project phases supported by funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and design services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for museum projects. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in architectural design and have experience in heritage-related projects would be particularly suited to compete. The successful contractor, Pringle Richards Sharratt Limited, has already been engaged, setting a benchmark for service quality and project expectations in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council has secured a Development Grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for this project. The funding is available to the Council in two phases. The first phase (development phase) funding has been secured through the Development Grant and relates to the design and development of the project which forms part of this brief. The second phase (the Delivery Phase) is subject to the Council submitting a further application for a heritage grant and gaining approval from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Delivery Phase will consist of the delivery of the design approved during the Development Phase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd6a0f7-83d3-4ffa-895f-09b4dfa0e2c2 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,250 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINGLE RICHARDS SHARRATT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2020 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd6a0f7-83d3-4ffa-895f-09b4dfa0e2c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd6a0f7-83d3-4ffa-895f-09b4dfa0e2c2
  23rd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

## Provenance

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