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title: "RC001/2022 - Cultural Development Fund - Central Library"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61ce449a-f325-423a-8963-2961cbbec328"
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buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# RC001/2022 - Cultural Development Fund - Central Library

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61ce449a-f325-423a-8963-2961cbbec328

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "RC001/2022 - Cultural Development Fund - Central Library," focused on architectural services. The procurement falls under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" category and is taking place in Middlesbrough, England. The tender is at the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th August 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2022 and run until 29th February 2024, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for architectural firms and related service providers, particularly those with experience in cultural development projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are identified as suitable participants in this procurement process. Companies that specialise in collaborative design and innovative approaches will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to transform the Central Library into a revitalised community hub.

## Notice

Middlesbrough Borough Council is seeking Tenders for the services of an architectural firm to produce all work required and act as lead consultant for the reimagining of Central Library as part of the award of Cultural Development Funding from the Arts Council. Taking the design from the current conceptual design (RIBA 2) to completion and handover (RIBA 7), adhering to the works required in the RIBA stages in between.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24ebb07-30bf-4e7f-a977-e9dd74b94d7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| 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

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24ebb07-30bf-4e7f-a977-e9dd74b94d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e24ebb07-30bf-4e7f-a977-e9dd74b94d7b
  1st July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f8859ae8-4af9-ec11-8116-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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