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title: "Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust"
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# Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

Buyer: EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ae00

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## Summary

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust" within the architectural and related services industry. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently at the award stage after successfully completing the tender phases. The project aims to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to conduct a feasibility study for the Literature House for Scotland project, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The award, valued at £529,363, was signed on 11 February 2021, and the selection process involved a quality-based assessment of the submitted bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and design consultancy sectors, especially those experienced in multidisciplinary design projects. Companies capable of innovative project proposals that demonstrate an understanding of cultural projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, local firms familiar with Edinburgh's heritage and landscape may enhance their chances of success, contributing to the development of the Literary Quarter on the Royal Mile.

## Notice

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust (EUCL) intends to appoint an architect-led multidisciplinary design team to undertake a paid feasibility study for their Literature House for Scotland project. This notice relates to the full project - upon the completion of a successful feasibility study, it is intended that the chosen design team will be retained to undertake the full project to completion. The Literature House project is part of a wider ambition to develop a Literary Quarter at the Netherbow area of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and enhance the Scottish Storytelling Centre, to which John Knox House is adjoined. As the client, EUCL view the purpose of the feasibility study work as: 1. to establish that the Literature House project is viable within the estimated construction budget 2. to assist in identifying a design-led, inspiring, innovative and deliverable option 3. to assist in the development of other project documentation such as the business case, project execution plan and strategic brief 4. to provide detailed understanding and assessment of the site information provided by the client 5. to assist in the analysis of the physical space - John Knox House and the Scottish Storytelling Centre - and how that space might be used 6. to include an understanding of the estimated construction budget relative to client requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009871-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £529,363 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1SR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHERFORD WATSON MANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 May 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009871-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://cityofliterature.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:452875-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30470

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