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title: "COV - London Road Cemetery - Project Manager Appointment - AWARD"
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# COV - London Road Cemetery - Project Manager Appointment - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42a04beb-9f2d-4049-8e0d-12f5b06d53e0

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council is in the process of awarding a tender for the appointment of a Project Manager for the London Road Cemetery restoration project, with a capital works budget of £1,387,970 supported by a grant of £1,692,000 from The Heritage Lottery Fund. The tender process is classified under architectural and construction services, and has been completed as of July 25, 2019. The project’s contract period runs from March 25, 2019, to October 30, 2020, with a minimum contract value of £40,000 and a total value of £75,000. The final proposals were due by March 19, 2019, with the successful candidate set to play a critical role in restoring this Grade I listed site in Coventry, located in the West Midlands.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for consultancy and project management firms, particularly those with expertise in heritage conservation and restoration projects. Companies specialising in architectural services, engineering, and project management consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender aims to enhance visitor experiences and local engagement with the cemetery, thereby creating avenues for increased business within the local community, training opportunities in traditional skills, and partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Coventry City Council have successfully secured a delivery grant of ?1,692,000 from The Heritage Lottery Fund which include capital works valued at ?1,387,970 for the restoration project at London Road Cemetery (LRC). To manage the delivery of this scheme the Council are required to appoint an external qualified consultant to act in the capacity as Project Manager - suitable related qualifications, accreditations, experience in the management of Heritage Lottery Funds Parks for People projects, to include cemetery, conservation, heritage buildings and landscaping restoration related projects is desirable. The proposal is to project manage the delivery of the restoration of the Grade 1 Listed Joseph Paxton designed Arboretum Cemetery which is one of the top 5 Historic Cemeteries in the UK, as a visitor attraction, park for local people and education resource. The London Road Cemetery project will address the following needs: To restore the Grade I listed heritage of national significance, which is not yet 'beyond repair'. To reinstate Paxton's original design, while this is still achievable, so that the LRC can function as a 'city park', as Paxton originally intended. Restoration includes work to the Promenade, a key feature of Paxton's early Victorian design. To find new uses for the Anglican Chapel, now that the cemetery is only rarely used for burials. To improve security by introducing new uses and by improvements to boundary security. To improve a local amenity in an area which rates low on the deprivation indices for environmental quality. To increase visitor numbers, both to the site and to Coventry, by restoring one of the country's top arboretum cemeteries and by linking in with other heritage attractions. To provide opportunities for training in traditional skills, working with the local college and building contractors. To provide visitor facilities on site which will enable its use by a much wider range of groups and for a greater variety of uses than is possible at present. To make a step change in education and understanding of the significance of the site with a much greater number and range of tours and information, in different formats, which will educate, inform and also entertain. To strengthen the Friends of London Road Cemetery, so that it can take on a greater role in managing and maintaining LRC, including fund raising, volunteer recruitment, training and use of social media. To improve maintenance, both of the grounds and buildings, by increased volunteering and by raising sufficient revenue to maintain buildings. The target for completion of the capital works is October 2020. The successful candidate will oversee the detailed design and delivery of the works, working alongside the specialist design team. They will be required to undertake the necessary work to meet the contractual obligations the Council has with Heritage Lottery Fund,...

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d4fdf-368f-4ccd-9d1b-7f8a91e924b4 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2019 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,862 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PULSE ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2019 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d4fdf-368f-4ccd-9d1b-7f8a91e924b4
- 7 Jun 2019 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d4fdf-368f-4ccd-9d1b-7f8a91e924b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/861d4fdf-368f-4ccd-9d1b-7f8a91e924b4
  25th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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