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title: "Fund-raising feasibility study and outline fundraising strategy"
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# Fund-raising feasibility study and outline fundraising strategy

Buyer: THE DACORUM HERITAGE TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b30e3cc-9c3a-4b7b-8984-ed123831397a

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## Summary

The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd has awarded a contract for a fund-raising feasibility study and outline fundraising strategy, aimed at raising circa £3 million for a new Heritage Centre. The procurement process was initiated as a tender with a title of "Workstream E". The industry category is business services encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract's value is £8,000 with a tender period ending on 12th January 2024 and a contract period from 26th January to 30th March 2024. The buying organisation is The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd and the procurement method employed was an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, involved in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project requires expertise in fundraising strategy and feasibility study. Businesses with experience in securing funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund, other public funds, trusts, foundations, and local companies in Hemel Hempstead can be well-suited to compete for this contract. The key focus areas include assessing fundraising feasibility, identifying potential funders, and devising a strategic campaign for the Heritage Centre's project.

## Notice

To establish whether it is feasible to raise circa PS3million for a new Heritage Centre for DH, and a) Where funding might come from, the types of funders and how much might be raised. b) What DH will need to put in place to run a campaign of this scale and the resources required to be deployed. c) The potential timetable of a fundraising campaign. d) Delivery of a Fundraising Feasibility Review and Outline Fundraising Strategy Report. We expect the following donors/funder groups to be considered: * The National Heritage Lottery Fund: DH previously applied to the National Heritage Lottery Fund for funding to refurbish a former local registry office, known as "The Bury", in Hemel Hempstead. although the bid was unsuccessful, we intend to apply to them again, especially in the context that we were invited to revert with new proposals. * Other statutory and public funds. * Trusts and foundations. * Individuals - for major and public appeal gifts. * Local companies such as Atlas Copco (manufacturers of industrial tools in Hemel Hempstead), GSK (successor to William Cooper's agricultural insecticides business in Berkhamsted), Eastman Kodak (manufacturers of photography related products in Hemel Hempstead) and Sir Robert McAlpine (construction company based in Hemel Hempstead). To apply complete the Request for Proposal document email: Dacorum3030@dacorumheritage.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03ec74f-b54a-477f-a291-4bf922fd703c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2024 - 21 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,480 |
| 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 | THE DACORUM HERITAGE TRUST LTD |
| Locality | BERKHAMSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP4 3YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Berkhamsted East |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2024 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03ec74f-b54a-477f-a291-4bf922fd703c
- 20 Dec 2023 at 06:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d761aed5-41a6-4b6f-ab49-41b3a02f6cbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f03ec74f-b54a-477f-a291-4bf922fd703c
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d761aed5-41a6-4b6f-ab49-41b3a02f6cbe
  20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc7a6aaa-103e-44f8-8b4f-d76bdca9739d
  Request for Proposal (RFP) Dacorum Heritage 30:30 Supplier Instructions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dacorumheritage.org.uk

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