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title: "Dover Castle Masterplan (Phase 1) - Interpretation Designer - AWARD"
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# Dover Castle Masterplan (Phase 1) - Interpretation Designer - AWARD

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78a0b7d7-dfb6-4a7f-b3f8-edb78f8c5801

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Dover Castle Masterplan (Phase 1) - Interpretation Designer" was initiated by English Heritage-Estates. This project, classified under "Museum-exhibition services" and "Design consultancy services," is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period for submitting proposals ended on 11th October 2019, and the awarded contract commenced on 1st November 2019, with an expected completion date of 30th June 2022. The contract value is £120,000, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the design and consultancy sectors, particularly for those specialising in interpretation and exhibition services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to enhance visitor engagement at a historic site, which may require innovative ideas and creative solutions. Companies that excel in heritage interpretation, exhibit design, or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities stemming from this initiative.

## Notice

In 2021 English Heritage intends to open a major new interpretation and play scheme at Dover Castle, centred on the siege of 1216 and events in the 18th and 19th centuries when the threat of war overseas led to a heavy investment in the castle. Geographically the focus will be on increasing visitor access around the northern end of the site around the Spur, including the Ravelin, Redan, Spur casemates and Medieval Tunnels. This will be phase 1 of a Master Plan for the site and will be accompanied by developments to improve the car parking and catering offer at the Castle. The Interpretation and Play scheme is fully integrated, however, the Play and Interpretation Designer are two separate disciplines on the project and are expected to co-ordinate. The winning tenderer on this project will be to act as Interpretation Designer only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eaa955e-87bb-4304-b55b-7a61b6f60d63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,750 |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-ESTATES |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eaa955e-87bb-4304-b55b-7a61b6f60d63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eaa955e-87bb-4304-b55b-7a61b6f60d63
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

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