--- title: "Business Plan, Development Appraisal and Valuation Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Business Plan, Development Appraisal and Valuation Consultant Buyer: ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cac0720-c591-4d14-aae1-ef917da1efa6.json) ## Summary The St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is inviting tenders for a Business Plan, Development Appraisal, and Valuation Consultant as part of their efforts to redevelop the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy in St. Osyth, England. This initiative is part of a National Lottery Heritage Fund project aimed at transforming these areas into community and event spaces. This open procedure tender is active, with a bidding deadline of 25 July 2025, at 17:00. Interested parties should note that the contract period is expected to begin on 4 August 2025 and conclude by 1 May 2029. This project falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services with an estimated contract value of up to £46,000. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for experienced business and management consultancy firms, especially those capable of providing specialised advisory in heritage and community projects. The project promises engagement with varied income streams including retail, employment, and catering, hence providing scope for innovative business strategies. Companies with a strong record in business planning and impact assessment, especially in heritage restorations, will find this opportunity well-aligned with their expertise. The St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust encourages submissions from consultants who can also provide expertise in Evaluation, Economic, and Social Impact, aligning with broader project goals and sustainable development practices. ## Notice St. Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hirable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Business Planning, Development Appraisal and Valuation Consultant to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 1 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. This ITT sets out the background to the project, the tender process, timescales and management arrangements. There is, however, no guarantee that Delivery Phase services will be required, and bidders should take account of this. The Trust are also looking to appoint a Evaluation, Economic and Social impact Consultant, and would welcome submissions from those interested in both opportunities. The Business Planning Consultant will be required to work with the Project Team towards the development and successful completion of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase Application in 2026. The Business Planning Consultant will work with St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust and other consultants to research, understand, model and present the financial and other business matters of the project. The Business Plan will look at the market for the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy project and detail revenue, governance, management and staffing implications, as well as assess risk, for the project outcomes. The Plan will need to include organisational and financial models that will support a sustainable delivery of the project. This will include the potential for income generated through retail, employment, catering and possibly accommodation opportunities on the site. The Business Plan will comply with the 2019 National Lottery Heritage Fund guidance (Strategic Framework 5). We anticipate the Business Planner will liaise with key stakeholders, including the incumbent operator for weddings and events. For additional guidance for how St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust would like you to respond, please see the recommendations below. Responses should be sent as an emailed PDF attachment. 1. Case Studies. 2. Bios and CVs. 3. Community and Stakeholder Engagement Plan. 4. Methodology and Timeline. 5. References. Please provide three referees' details and a description of similar contracts delivered over the past five years. 6. Insurance. Please confirm that you have: a. Employer's liability insurance b. PS5m Professional indemnity insurance, for each and every claim c. PS5m Public liability insurance Proof of insurance will be required from the successful bidder. Social Value. Finally, to strengthen your response further still, please provide examples of your social value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c50053-cf2f-4cab-a82a-cda9d901050f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 1 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £46,000 | | 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 | ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST | | Locality | ST. OSYTH | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO16 8HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Tendring | | Electoral ward | St Osyth | | Westminster constituency | Clacton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c50053-cf2f-4cab-a82a-cda9d901050f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60c50053-cf2f-4cab-a82a-cda9d901050f 8th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f0936b5-0fde-44df-91d8-9f5a5b9e4c14 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b83fe7d-662f-4dc5-a76f-c53145d0d9aa ## Notice URLs - https://www.prioryeducationcentre.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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