--- title: "Bluecoat Bistro Redevelopment Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLUECOAT" published: "2025-07-28" --- # Bluecoat Bistro Redevelopment Project Buyer: BLUECOAT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05.json) ## Summary The Bluecoat, an arts centre located in Liverpool, is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the redevelopment of its first-floor Bistro space. This project, titled "Bluecoat Bistro Redevelopment Project," falls under the Construction work industry category and is progressing with funding from various bodies including Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, positioned below the threshold value, with a total anticipated value of £550,000. Interested parties have until 26th August 2025 to submit their tenders. The planned contract period will commence on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 26th January 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction work, particularly those adept at creating flexible, multi-use spaces suitable for public and private events. The project aims to establish a vibrant and accessible events space, which requires expertise in sound and lighting infrastructure, making it ideal for SMEs specialising in this area. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio, especially those with a penchant for sustainable development in arts and community-centred projects. ## Notice Following a major capital redevelopment in 2008, Bluecoat has re-established itself as a multi-disciplinary arts centre, with a broad visual, performing and literary arts programme, with a dedicated participation offer, a working community of artists and cohort of creative organisations, businesses and retailers. In 2018, Bluecoat secured capital funding to develop the ground floor public area of the. The project transformed the space by creating a welcoming and inviting visitor experience and through improved building legibility and wayfinding created a gateway to facilitate visitors understanding of Bluecoat's offer. In 2024, Bluecoat secured capital funding from Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council, UKSPF Fund to redevelop the first floor Bistro Space. The project will create an accessible, flexible space. Its versatility will allow configurations for different performances and events, for public and private use, enabling us to better reflect our vision, mission and values. In April 2024 Bluecoat appointed a Design Team, led by Architectural Emporium, to develop a design to meet the project brief and vision. We seek to create a vibrant and welcoming accessible events space with high quality and sustainable facilities. We will reconfigure Bluecoat's 'Bistro', into a large accessible event & performance space by removing the bar, creating a single floor level, installing sound and lighting infrastructure giving greater flexibility for a range of arts activities. This will enable us to hold performances and programme across music, dance, literature, live art, & visual art. We will build on the success of our arts markets and public fairs and host larger participatory events for our visitors, participants and stakeholders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0d16af-6fec-48dd-b7b1-023a082ee475 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | 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 | BLUECOAT | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 3BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 28 Jul 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0d16af-6fec-48dd-b7b1-023a082ee475 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0d16af-6fec-48dd-b7b1-023a082ee475 28th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL170073 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.thebluecoat.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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