--- title: "Invitation to Tender for an Architect, Lead Consultant and Heritage Consultant - THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-31" --- # Invitation to Tender for an Architect, Lead Consultant and Heritage Consultant - THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87d185fe-5c03-4365-86c9-539d39e5886e.json) ## Summary West Suffolk Council is seeking an Architect, Lead Consultant, and Heritage Consultant for "THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk". This open procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on including architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The tender process is currently active with an end date of 20 August 2024 at 15:00, and it is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The project will commence on 1 September 2024 and conclude on 30 September 2028, allowing for extensive planning and implementation. The work will be based in the East of England, specifically at the site with postal code IP33 3YU. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and heritage consultancy services. Given the extensive scope of the project, including architectural design, engineering and building surveying, firms with robust portfolios in these areas will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement method is an open procedure, ensuring a competitive process with transparency, which can be advantageous for businesses looking to expand their public sector work. Additionally, this project can serve as a prestigious portfolio addition, providing a substantial project value ranging between £450,000 and £500,000. ## Notice West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Invitation to Tender for an Architect, Lead Consultant and Heritage Consultant - THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk Tender return deadline is 1500hours on 20 August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500hours on 06 August 2024, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Invitation to Tender for an Architect, Lead Consultant and Heritage Consultant - THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk Tender return deadline is 1500hours on 20 August 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline for clarification questions is 1500hours on 06 August 2024, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e8cd1ea-4c6c-4549-97b5-486eb44bbb8a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP33 3YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Minden | | Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71210000 - Advisory architectural services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas - 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e8cd1ea-4c6c-4549-97b5-486eb44bbb8a - 2 Jul 2024 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e8cd1ea-4c6c-4549-97b5-486eb44bbb8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e8cd1ea-4c6c-4549-97b5-486eb44bbb8a 31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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