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title: "Museum Lead Consultant Brief"
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# Museum Lead Consultant Brief

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae0702bf-a881-4059-b14f-079de58a9bd3

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council, through its Suffolk Sourcing department, is currently inviting tenders for the position of Museum Lead Consultant. This active procurement falls under the industry category of architectural design services and is situated in Ipswich, East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd January 2020. The project is supported by a Development Grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which consists of a development phase and a subsequent delivery phase subject to further funding approval. The tender is processed through an open procedure above the threshold, allowing broad participation.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in architectural design and related services to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as this procurement is designed to foster inclusive competition. Companies with expertise in project design and development in cultural or heritage contexts would be well-placed to compete for this consultancy role, contributing to the enhancement of Ipswich's museum initiatives while growing their business presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council has secured a Development Grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for this project. The funding is available to the Council in two phases. The first phase (development phase) funding has been secured through the Development Grant and relates to the design and development of the project which forms part of this brief. The second phase (the Delivery Phase) is subject to the Council submitting a further application for a heritage grant and gaining approval from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Delivery Phase will consist of the delivery of the design approved during the Development Phase Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ee96fd-9737-496d-bae8-da742192498b |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ee96fd-9737-496d-bae8-da742192498b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ee96fd-9737-496d-bae8-da742192498b
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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