--- title: "ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe Development (ESPH665 TT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-29" --- # ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe Development (ESPH665 TT) Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0dce9e0-d224-4602-b054-c2b419b5a8fa.json) ## Summary Hastings Borough Council is seeking a project management team for the development of Hastings Castle and West Hill Café. This tender falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000), and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code TN34 3UY. The procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, following an open procedure (below threshold). The tender was published on 29 October 2024 and will close on 22 November 2024 at 14:00. The contract will commence on 2 December 2024 and end on 31 March 2027. The project aims to transform Hastings Castle and the West Hill Café into major cultural destinations, including a café, restaurant, retail space, community space, and innovative visitor experiences. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for experienced project management consultancies capable of overseeing large-scale heritage and cultural development projects. Businesses with expertise in building operations, heritage conservation, and innovative interpretation techniques would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will work closely with Hastings Borough Council to ensure the project meets its objectives of creating a world-class heritage destination and enhancing the visitor experience. Additionally, although the tender is not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a prestigious portfolio addition for established consultancies. ## 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. Additional information: This tender is being carried out via the South East Shared Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38116). Should you have any queries on this tender, please raise them via the Portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00151b0-6f43-4f90-a232-071809d889dc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 17:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00151b0-6f43-4f90-a232-071809d889dc - 29 Oct 2024 at 17:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00151b0-6f43-4f90-a232-071809d889dc - 29 Oct 2024 at 17:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00151b0-6f43-4f90-a232-071809d889dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00151b0-6f43-4f90-a232-071809d889dc 29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.hastings.gov.uk/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/38116 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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