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title: "ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe Development (ESPH665 TT) - AWARD"
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# ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe Development (ESPH665 TT) - AWARD

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a48fb6ba-644d-4082-b85b-4d436d86a345

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has awarded a contract for project management consultancy services under the title "ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Café Development (ESPH665 TT)." The project involves the development, construction, operation, and upkeep of the West Hill Café as an Interpretation Centre for Hastings Castle, as well as refurbishments to enhance the Castle's appeal as a key heritage destination. The contract has been awarded to Blue Horizon Ventures, who will oversee the project from December 2, 2024, to March 31, 2027. This open procedure award was finalised on April 8, 2025, and the total contract value is £59,500. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, within the postal code TN34 3UY.

The development of Hastings Castle and West Hill Café offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in project management consultancy services within the heritage and cultural sectors. The project will incorporate a café, restaurant, retail space, community area, and innovative visitor experiences, which can attract a wide range of subcontractors and suppliers, from construction firms to providers of interpretive technologies. Businesses with experience in delivering integrated cultural and heritage projects, particularly those that can offer cutting-edge visitor engagement solutions, would be well-suited to compete for future related subcontracts and additional services as the project progresses.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council seeks to appoint an experienced project management team to oversee the development of Hastings Castle and the West Hill Cafe project. This project involves the development, build, operation, and maintenance of the West Hill Cafe as an Interpretation Centre for Hastings Castle, alongside various refurbishments and improvements to enhance the Castle's status as a world-class heritage destination. The project manager will act on behalf of the Council ensuring best value is achieved and best practice is followed. The Hastings Town Fund supports the redevelopment of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe, aiming to transform them into a major cultural destination. The project includes a cafe, restaurant, retail space, community space, and new interpretation/visitor experiences. A new platform lift will ensure step-free access from the West Hill Lift top station. Development will integrate engaging and innovative interpretations techniques to enhance the visitor experience. The detailed specification for this contract is included in Appendix A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e08941-25d9-4d27-8c4a-e26afab23a5e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,500 |
| 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 | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE HORIZON VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e08941-25d9-4d27-8c4a-e26afab23a5e
- 8 Apr 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e08941-25d9-4d27-8c4a-e26afab23a5e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e08941-25d9-4d27-8c4a-e26afab23a5e
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hastings.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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