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title: "DUD-CONSULTANCY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RIBA STAGE 2 -Townsfund Bid 2020"
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# DUD-CONSULTANCY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RIBA STAGE 2 -Townsfund Bid 2020

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f4fc960-3f82-4d0d-a8e1-4ebd9c54200a

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process for consultancy services, specifically architectural services to develop RIBA Stage 2 designs for the Dudley Towns Fund Higher Education Centre located in Castle Hill, Dudley, United Kingdom. This procurement process operates under an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on 10th August 2020 at 17:00 BST. The total contract value is £55,000, with a minimum bid threshold of £5,000, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 1st September 2020 and conclude by 30th September 2020. The procurement category is classified under architectural and related services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms that specialise in advisory and design services, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure projects. Given the competitive nature of this process, businesses that are agile and have a proven track record in delivering high-quality architectural solutions would be well-suited to participate. Furthermore, firms able to demonstrate innovative design capabilities and strong local knowledge of the Dudley area will have a distinct advantage in winning this contract.

## Notice

Dudley MBC is seeking provision of architectural services as defined under the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0 to 2 (Strategic Definition to Feasibility Design) for the design of one building known as The Dudley Towns Fund Higher Education Centre, Castle Hill, Dudley. The concept design will result in all design work and associated drawings and documentation for the submission of an Outline Planning Application (by others) for the potential demolition of the former Hippodrome Building and erection of a new multi storey educational facility. Additional information: This is a closed Tender and only invited consultancy will need to tender for this piece of work, Note the contract is procured in line with Council approval process for three quotes as per Contract Standing Orders Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7b0e2d-154b-456f-872f-17bf43752c47 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2020 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7b0e2d-154b-456f-872f-17bf43752c47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7b0e2d-154b-456f-872f-17bf43752c47
  10th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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