--- title: "Priory House Exhibition & Interpretation Design Team Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-19" --- # Priory House Exhibition & Interpretation Design Team Tender Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52f96d4b-cfc8-4b10-a265-aed994869cea.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Priory House Exhibition & Interpretation Design Team Tender was conducted by Dunstable Town Council. This project focuses on developing exhibition and interpretation displays for the re-opening of Priory House, located in Dunstable, England. Categorised under Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services (CPV 71000000), the procurement method employed was an open procedure above the threshold. The tender phase, now completed, was out for submissions until 24th February 2025, with the contract awarded on 1st May 2025. The substantial contract, valued at £159,200, is set to run from 2nd June 2025 through to 1st April 2027. The award was given to The Creative Core Group Ltd, highlighting the project's completion stage as of the award date of 19th May 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and interpretation services, particularly those experienced in working with heritage and exhibition sectors. Companies with expertise in lead interpretation, exhibition design, and audio-visual technologies will find this contract an excellent avenue for business growth. Additionally, SMEs in architectural and engineering services should consider engaging with such procurement opportunities to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capability in handling bespoke joinery, lighting design, and AV content within historical settings. The involvement with Dunstable Town Council provides a reputable precedent for future projects in the public sector. ## Notice Dunstable Town Council seeks a specialist Consultant to work with the Council, the existing design team and other stakeholders to develop and deliver the interpretation and exhibition displays for the re-opening of Priory House. * Lead Interpretation Consultant * Lead exhibition design * Lighting design * Audio-visual (AV) software brief development * Audio-visual (AV) hardware specification * Graphic design The 'Interpretation and Exhibition' is to comprise: * Development of the Interpretation Plan * Bespoke joinery to reveal wall paintings - to be developed alongside the conservation architect * Specialist lighting design for all exhibition the display areas * Audio-visual (AV) content * Audio-visual (AV) hardware * Graphics * Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) supporting services. A separate MEP contractor is working on the scheme, but there would be a requirement for the exhibition works to have input into the overarching MEP plan, in particular specifying any specific electric and data cabling requirements and locations. * Structural considerations in connection with the exhibition works i.e. any specific structural fixings for the wall paintings required to support the exhibition installations * Input into management and maintenance plan update (Heritage Fund requirement) Information to be included within the Tender Submission * Tender Response Form (Appendix B) Including: Outline methodology Three relevant case studies to demonstrate your suitability for this contract CVs of the key personnel included within your proposed team and team structure Copies of Profession Indemnity, Public Liability and Employer's Liability Insurance certificates Copies of the following policies (if you are able provide): * Health & Safety Policy * Equality Policy * Environmental & Biodiversity Policy * Environmental & Biodiversity Management response Tenders must be submitted by no later than 12pm on 24th February 2025. Queries should be made to Becky Wisbey via email to info@dunstable.gov.uk and submissions made only to accounts@dunstable.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1657f85-85f2-4dc7-871e-48420bf72a23 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £159,200 | | 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 | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNSTABLE | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU6 1NF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Dunstable East | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE CREATIVE CORE GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 19 May 2025 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1657f85-85f2-4dc7-871e-48420bf72a23 - 20 Mar 2025 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd83676-2997-4e12-a547-d0b31474f022 - 20 Feb 2025 at 12:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd83676-2997-4e12-a547-d0b31474f022 - 27 Jan 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd83676-2997-4e12-a547-d0b31474f022 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1657f85-85f2-4dc7-871e-48420bf72a23 19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd83676-2997-4e12-a547-d0b31474f022 20th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e44cb016-a2b9-49ce-acf7-cf6713c56c9c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e63f913c-6244-42ba-8309-9d4b86b26621 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52b22c38-bdea-4739-a641-dff32f92d437 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0faa1893-ec1d-4443-9e57-74922b2d6259 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/292bfb2e-61e6-488e-b275-3f24ce587271 Ground Floor Plan - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5eb3c831-c2da-47e0-94e6-bfb21ccef4f8 Existing ground floor plan - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cc74032-2688-4502-ae53-ccc72b6dc0ed Proposed First Floor Plan - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da38d48f-9be9-4677-b076-955b97619bdb Exhibition Room Finishes ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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