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title: "Chard High Street Heritage Action Zone: Public Realm Detailed Design"
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# Chard High Street Heritage Action Zone: Public Realm Detailed Design

Buyer: SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f4fb45e-cd09-400a-aebe-7580921c94a3

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## Summary

The South Somerset District Council is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Chard High Street Heritage Action Zone: Public Realm Detailed Design." This initiative falls under the architectural services for outdoor areas category and is located in Chard, Somerset, United Kingdom. The tender period is scheduled to conclude on 21st July 2020, with the contract period commencing on 23rd August 2020 and ending on 19th December 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for different suppliers to submit their proposals, with a total project budget of £60,000, which includes a minimum spending value of £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the architectural and urban planning sectors, particularly those that specialise in public realm design and landscape architecture. Companies with experience in detailed design processes as per RIBA standards and proven capabilities in stakeholder consultation will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on enhancing the town centre's infrastructure aligns with various community regeneration goals, making this an attractive prospect for local firms and SMEs aiming to expand their portfolios within public sector projects.

## Notice

South Somerset District Council seek an experienced supplier to deliver a detailed public realm design to RIBA 4 for Chard, Somerset. . In 2019 a Public Realm Strategy was commissioned by South Somerset District Council. The strategy was intended to support the delivery of public realm initiatives which will be phased and prioritised dependent on sources of funding and relative importance in delivery of the Chard Regeneration Scheme goals. The public realm improvements which would be delivered through use of the strategy are seen as key infrastructure supporting the overall regeneration and transformation of the town centre. The improvements support the core of the town and need to create a clear style for Chard that supports the economy of the town centre. SSDC now wishes to commence the detailed design to RIBA 4 of four project areas to provide basis for delivery. In order to realise the objectives of the Chard High Street Heritage Action Zone public realm project, the appointed team will need to: * Establish a robust, costed approach to consultation for each project area which supports the completion the design process. This will be based on RIBA 3 costings which will be provided to the successful tenderer prior to commencement of the work. * Develop detailed technical design work delivering a solution for each of the key areas to end of RIBA 4. This would be guided by current sketch designs and the public realm strategy. * A minimum of two workshops with the Highway Authority and one workshop with Historic England. * Meet the timescale and cost envelope laid out in the tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4f65e-b10c-4772-8d48-d1b5349fc830 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2020 - 19 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4f65e-b10c-4772-8d48-d1b5349fc830

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4f65e-b10c-4772-8d48-d1b5349fc830
  4th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=889448ac-86a6-ea11-8103-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/

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