--- title: "Strategic Definition Consultancy for Listed Buildings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOSTWITHIEL TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-14" --- # Strategic Definition Consultancy for Listed Buildings Buyer: LOSTWITHIEL TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d25311f7-6fa7-4fc8-983f-1e6037b5d192.json) ## Summary Lostwithiel Town Council is inviting tenders for strategic definition consultancy services aimed at defining future financially viable uses for Grade II* Listed Edgcumbe House, attached Grade II* Listed Taprell House, and the Grade II Guildhall in Lostwithiel. This tender falls under the category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services, with a budget capped at £22,000 excluding VAT. The project is part of the RIBA Stage 0 planning phase and seeks to leverage current briefings and studies, specifically a Demand & Viability Study conducted in May 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure. The tender was published on 14 August 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 18 September 2024 at midday. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2 October 2024 and end by 20 November 2024. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services for historic buildings, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and heritage impact assessment. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in high-level financial planning, community consultation, and risk appraisal will find this project well-suited to their skills. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios with a prestigious project that supports community rejuvenation and heritage conservation. The successful bidder will not only help shape the future use of important community assets but also play a significant role in bolstering Lostwithiel's cultural and economic vibrancy. ## Notice Tender pack for Strategic Definition Consultancy services to build on existing briefing documents most specifically the Demand & Viability Study undertaken by Hayhurst (May 2023) to establish potential financially viable future uses for the Grade II* Listed Edgcumbe House attached Grade II* Listed Taprell House & Grade II Guildhall Lostwithiel Maximum budget PS22,000 (excluding VAT). Lostwithiel Town Council with the support of the Community Capacity Fund Project Advisory Committee is inviting RIBA Stage 0 tenders for strategic definition consultancy services to build on existing briefing documents, most specifically the Demand & Viability Study undertaken by Hayhurst (May 2023) to establish potential financially viable future uses for the Grade II* Listed Edgcumbe House, attached Grade II* Listed Taprell House & Grade II Listed Guildhall Lostwithiel. The Town Council's overarching vision is that the buildings should remain community assets and that they will be utilised to provide something new and different that reflects Lostwithiel's culture and heritage. The project also seeks to identify the role these buildings might play in rejuvenating the town for the community and improving Lostwithiel's destination status. The objective of this study is to provide a fully costed financially viable project that the Town Council can progress through the various stages of the RIBA plan of work stages. The final report as a minimum should include:- * a review of the existing briefing documents developed business case/plan for the options including projects risks * high level financial operating plan, * developed consultation with key stakeholders and intensive community engagement, * evidence of discussions with Cornwall Council's Planning Team to ensure the final proposals are suitable for pre-application submission. * early discussions with statutory consultees including Cornwall Council (Local Planning Authority) and Historic England, * Quantity Surveyor's cost plan, * an appraisal of the capital building investment identifying the key challenges, risks, recommendations and recommended next steps * it must not displace existing offers within the community and must make provision for the Museum, Library and Town Council offices. * commission of Heritage Impact Assessment to appraise the Listed and Heritage status of the buildings in relation to the future proposals * an appraisal of the buildings with recommendations in the context of the brief and the Heritage Impact Assessment The overall ambition is to see how the uses could form a viable model to run and maintain the buildings into the future. The Town Council is aware that the anatomy of the buildings will limit options and that there will need to be a blend of uses to offer a degree of cross-subsidy, flexibility of use over the longer term and adaptation for the future. Please apply using the tender pack the closing date is 18 September at midday. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434c5515-222c-427e-832d-fcc9e08456ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 20 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000 | | 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 | LOSTWITHIEL TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LOSTWITHIEL | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL22 0BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Lostwithiel & Lanreath | | Westminster constituency | South East Cornwall | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434c5515-222c-427e-832d-fcc9e08456ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434c5515-222c-427e-832d-fcc9e08456ba 14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bc2d035-bf3b-4673-8e9d-593e02335e62 Tender pack for Strategic Definition Consultancy services to build on existing briefing documents most specifically the Demand & Viability Study undertaken by Hayhurst (May 2023) to establish potential financially viable future uses for the Grade II* Listed Edgcumbe House attached Grade II* Listed Taprell House & Grade II Guildhall Lostwithiel ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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