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title: "GLaM Heritage & Cultural Community Sites - Feasibility Study"
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# GLaM Heritage & Cultural Community Sites - Feasibility Study

Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9409a45-f200-40a3-b084-c272fbdb9b90

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## Summary

Kettering Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "GLaM Heritage & Cultural Community Sites - Feasibility Study," inviting bids to evaluate options for enhancing facilities across three Grade II listed heritage assets located in Kettering, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 30th November 2018. Key dates in the procurement process include the last date for clarification questions on 28th November, and an award decision set for 5-6 December 2018. The contract is due to commence on 11th December 2018, concluding by 11th January 2019, with an estimated budget of £15,000 allocated for this study.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and cultural sectors, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in feasibility studies, cultural heritage, and community facility improvements. Companies that can leverage their experience in delivering creative industry support, community engagement, and heritage developments will find this a fitting opportunity to showcase their expertise and contribute to local cultural initiatives, ultimately boosting their presence and fostering growth within the industry.

## Notice

Kettering Borough Council is inviting bids to: * conduct a feasibility study to assess our options to improve community facilities across a cluster of three Grade II listed heritage assets (Alfred East Art Gallery, Kettering Library and Manor House Museum), * make recommendations for taking the project forward ensuring commercial viability, * determine costs and potential revenue generation. The study should include; - Physical offering of the sites - Summarise existing use - Reviewing site plans and surveys - Consult with existing users (staff and community) - Market demand Assess offering within wider geographical context considering creative and cultural industry (growth agenda), heritage and cultural tourism and community services - Options and associated costs The options should range from those that require low level investment that could be delivered through existing council resource, through to more ambitious plans with large capital investment approx. PS2.5m (preferably in two phases, with first phase deliverable by March 2021) - Outputs and Outcomes Outline the anticipated outputs (ie: job creation, business start-ups, learning space) and outcomes (ie: improved social impact, community resilience, contribution to town centre improvement); and how they are aligned to the options, making reference to how they contribute to Kettering Corporate priorities, Area Action Plan, SEMLEP's Local Industrial Strategy and the Local Growth Fund guidelines. - Commercial viability & VfM Detail the commercial viability and projected income against lifelong costs with associated value for money explanation. Include benchmarking and insight - Initial architectural drawings Drawings of preferred option as identified by Kettering Borough Council The aspirations for the sites include; - Offering start-up workspace and business support to the creative industry - Increase the Gallery and Museum offering through improved facilities - Physically connecting the sites - Commercial offer expansion - Visitor destination Additional information: This is an urgent piece of work that needs to be undertaken over a short period of time. The procurement timetable is as follows: 1. Invitation to Quotation published on Contracts Finder - 23rd November 2018 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 noon on 28th November 2018 3. Deadline for Quotation Responses - 12 noon on 30th November 2018 4. Quotation Evaluation - 3-4 December 2018 5. Award Decision - 5-6 December 2018 6. Proposed Contract Start Date 11th December 2018 7. Contract completion date - 11th January 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a70fda2-101b-4257-8272-7ef9af2b13d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY ADVISERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2019 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a70fda2-101b-4257-8272-7ef9af2b13d4
- 23 Nov 2018 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb5328-9620-452b-bc42-951508763cb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a70fda2-101b-4257-8272-7ef9af2b13d4
  13th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51fb5328-9620-452b-bc42-951508763cb0
  23rd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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