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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 - AWARD"
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# Invitation to Tender for an Architect, Lead Consultant and Heritage Consultant - THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccefdeb4-fa84-4d39-8316-af5c4e0a0b40

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for the provision of architectural and consultancy services for the project titled "Invitation to Tender for an Architect, Lead Consultant and Heritage Consultant - THE ABBEY OF ST EDMUND: A Millennium of English History in West Suffolk." This procurement falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure. The deadline for tender submissions was at 15:00 hours on 20 August 2024, with the final award notice being published on 8 November 2024. The contract has commenced on 1 September 2024 and will run until 30 September 2028. The main delivery location for this project is in Suffolk, specifically at postal code IP33 3YU, in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialised in architectural, engineering, and heritage consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this project particularly appealing. The project aims to delve into the rich history of The Abbey of St Edmund, providing an excellent platform for specialists in historical architecture and heritage conservation to showcase their skills. The awarded supplier, Purcell Architecture Limited, headquartered in London, will lead the project, highlighting the potential benefits of collaboration between regional councils and expert consulting firms.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb429c1-0461-477d-a55a-45142c489a48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,663 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURCELL ARCHITECTURE |

## 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

- 8 Nov 2024 at 18:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb429c1-0461-477d-a55a-45142c489a48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb429c1-0461-477d-a55a-45142c489a48
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

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