--- title: "Forum 2 - Design Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-19" --- # Forum 2 - Design Services Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Southend-on-Sea Borough Council seeking an experienced Architect-led design team for the "Forum 2 - Design Services" project, which aims to develop new gallery space and facilities within the Forum in Southend-on-Sea, England. The contract is classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and was published on 29 March 2018, with a submission deadline for completed responses set for 27 April 2018. The contract period is anticipated to run from 1 August 2018 to 31 August 2022, and the procurement was conducted via an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Companies that can demonstrate outstanding design and detailing skills, as well as experience in similar projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the development of contemporary arts and education facilities within the region. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (the 'Client') is seeking to bring together an experienced and appropriately qualified Architect-led design team with outstanding design and detailing skills to take forward the development of a new building to house additional gallery space and accommodation for the Focal Point Gallery, located in the Forum, together with a new small digital workspace incubator hub and office accommodation. The College wishes to provide new state of the art performing arts and music practice facilities together with a new public cafe and restaurant, and a new skills kitchen for students. The Client now wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Architect-led design team to take forward the scheme from RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) through to RIBA Stage 7. The deadline for accessing the SQ Documents is: Noon Tuesday 17.4.2018. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the SQ Documents Noon Wednesday 18.4.2018. The deadline for submission of completed SQ Responses is: 14:00 Friday 27.4.2018. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. The procurement documents can be found on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's e-tendering portal ProContract https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login Additional information: The procurement documents can be found on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's e-tendering portal ProContract https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a5b4c5-9eea-49a4-8768-b265c2c9922b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6LR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ADP ARCHITECTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71200000 - Architectural and related services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2018 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a5b4c5-9eea-49a4-8768-b265c2c9922b - 29 Mar 2018 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9a8eae-19e7-4265-b230-dfd81b3aef25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a5b4c5-9eea-49a4-8768-b265c2c9922b 19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a9a8eae-19e7-4265-b230-dfd81b3aef25 29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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