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title: "The Hold - Conservation Plan Consultant"
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# The Hold - Conservation Plan Consultant

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56dadafe-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is for a consultancy service titled "The Hold – Conservation Plan Consultant," organised by Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, England. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and involves an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 11 November 2016, with the total contract value amounting to £8,000, to be executed from 30 November 2016 until 30 September 2017. This contract aims to provide input on project costs and advise on design specifications for an archive store, working closely with relevant stakeholders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly in conservation and project management. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their agility and specialised knowledge can contribute positively to the project's requirements. Businesses with expertise in environmental factors and archive management, as well as those experienced in stakeholder engagement and review processes, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The successful Consultant will also be required to: * Provide input to project costs, timetable, and income and spending forecasts in preparation for the HLF Round 2 application * Work with the architects on design specifications for the archive store and search rooms, particularly in relation to environmental factors, the revised BS5454 and the PAS 198 on environment for collections * Advise on best practice with regards to interpretation of the archive The work is to be carried out in consultation with stakeholders. The consultant will allow for issuing draft documents for interim review as well as a presentation of the initial findings. The final report should be reviewed in the light of the points raised in the consultation. Additional information: To download the documents please go to www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d038ff0a-ce6b-48c3-85ae-726698b2299e |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| 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 | NATIONAL CONSERVATION SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2017 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d038ff0a-ce6b-48c3-85ae-726698b2299e
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f452ca7-34c6-49c2-abcc-466bfa42cc5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d038ff0a-ce6b-48c3-85ae-726698b2299e
  6th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f452ca7-34c6-49c2-abcc-466bfa42cc5d
  20th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

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