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title: "West Wing: New Auditorium & Public Space, Somerset House, London"
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# West Wing: New Auditorium & Public Space, Somerset House, London

Buyer: SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST (SHT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86fa441-8f5b-47d5-97af-b777c9a90704

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the construction of a new auditorium and public space known as 'West Street' at Somerset House, located in London. The buying organisation, Somerset House Trust (SHT), aims to enhance its cultural offerings and provide facilities for large gatherings. The total contract value is £50 million, and the procurement method used was selective with a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 10th February 2020 and conclude on 31st January 2025. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the tender officially concluding on 9th September 2019.

This project presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and engineering services. Companies with experience in large-scale construction projects, particularly those that focus on cultural and public spaces, would be well-suited to compete for this type of contract. As the contract is significant in value and complexity, it offers a platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their capabilities and foster growth in the vibrant arts and entertainment sector.

## Notice

Somerset House (SH) is London's Working Arts Centre. We offer a groundbreaking arts and entertainment programme, and are a home to the UK's largest creative community. SH is acknowledged to be one of the finest and largest public buildings of the C18th; being one of the most accomplished Palladian buildings in England. It is a Grade I listed complex.Somerset House Trust (SHT) wish to enhance part of its estate in between the West and New Wings to improve its cultural public offer, strengthen its identity as a hub for artists and creative enterprise and create a new public space that follows the route of a now lost historical connection from the Strand towards the river (West Street). Aside from the external courtyard area, SH does not have any facilities for large performances and gatherings of more than 200 people at a time. SHT is therefore seeking to identify and appoint a design team for a new 1,600 m2 auditorium and public space, known as 'West Street'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24132eb-96bf-46e7-9e10-2f89958c8f7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET HOUSE TRUST (SHT) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2R 1LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIALL MCLAUGHLIN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24132eb-96bf-46e7-9e10-2f89958c8f7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24132eb-96bf-46e7-9e10-2f89958c8f7f
  31st January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN159202
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.colander.co.uk/architectural-competitions/colander-competitions/somerset-house-london

## Provenance

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