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title: "Architect and Gallery Designer Briefing for Ipswich Museum 1300hrs 25 November"
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# Architect and Gallery Designer Briefing for Ipswich Museum 1300hrs 25 November

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7517c352-a40a-4811-9261-c4220ba5b103

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing organisation is inviting tenders for the project titled "Architect and Gallery Designer Briefing for Ipswich Museum," scheduled for 25 November 2019. This procurement falls under the category of architectural design services and is linked to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aimed at the redevelopment of Ipswich Museum located on High Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QH. The tender period closes on 25 November 2019, after which a public open tender process will commence for the appointment of a Lead (Architectural) Consultant and Gallery Designer.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for architectural firms and design consultancies, particularly those with expertise in museum or gallery design, to engage in a public project with significant cultural importance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing for a diverse range of bidders. Interested parties should express their interest and confirm attendance at the briefing to ensure they are well-informed and positioned to compete for the forthcoming tender.

## Notice

The Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service will be hosting a 'supplier briefing' Monday 25 November at Ipswich Museum to discuss our stage 2 National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) bid for the redevelopment/ regeneration of Ipswich Museum. It is anticipated that shortly after the briefing an OJEU tender process will commence for the appointment of a Lead (Architectural) Consultant and Gallery Designer. Interested parties wishing to attend should express an interest and confirm attendance via this portal giving the numbers and names of those attending. The agenda will be as follows: 13:00 - 13:30 - Meet and Greet 13:30 - 14:00 - Presentation - project background, vision and outcomes 14:00 - 15:00 - Site tour 15:00 - 15:15 - Closing address Parking - apologies, we are not able to offer parking on site - the nearest pay and display car park is Crown multi-storey Car Park. The Museum is situated on High St, Ipswich IP1 3QH Additional information: Please indicate your expression of interest by responding via the correspondence tab. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948cb84f-8417-4111-ac6d-0bd351708580 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2019 - 27 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71326000 - Ancillary building services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2019 at 06:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948cb84f-8417-4111-ac6d-0bd351708580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948cb84f-8417-4111-ac6d-0bd351708580
  15th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

## Provenance

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