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title: "Andover Cultural Hub - Specification and Design"
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# Andover Cultural Hub - Specification and Design

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9597a87f-db99-48fa-b102-31fc1119e4f4

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## Summary

The Test Valley Borough Council has awarded the contract for the Andover Cultural Hub - Specification and Design to Charcoalblue International Ltd. The procurement process involved consultants or a consortium to prepare the Design Specification for the new cultural hub in Andover Town Centre. The project, valued at £40,000 GBP, is set to commence on August 7, 2023, and complete by November 1, 2023. The tender was open, with a tender period ending on July 17, 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for firms with expertise in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, particularly those with experience in designing cultural venues. The Test Valley Borough Council emphasises that SMEs and VCSEs are welcomed. The contract presents a chance for suppliers to engage in a service-based project located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Test Valley Borough Council is seeking to appoint consultants (or a consortium of consultants) to prepare the Design Specification for a New Cultural Hub in Andover Town Centre. The range of skills and specialisms required will include design experience relating specifically to cultural venues. The Council will be seeking to appoint a preferred bidder in August 2023 with project completion by November 2023. Further details are available at https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69670&B=UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45636f6-9124-47eb-b541-c0486b42c074 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,976 |
| 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 | TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP10 3AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARCOALBLUE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45636f6-9124-47eb-b541-c0486b42c074

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45636f6-9124-47eb-b541-c0486b42c074
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=69670&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67140
  User / Company

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