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title: "The Courts Main Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e37c"
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buyer: "CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK"
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# The Courts Main Contract

Buyer: CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e37c

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## Summary

The Creative Youth Network (CYN), a UK charity based in Bristol, is currently seeking a main contractor for the refurbishment of the historic Old Magistrates Court, a Grade II listed building located in the city centre. This procurement process falls under the "works" category and is in the active tender stage, with a total construction value of approximately £4.5 million. The submission deadline for tender responses is set for 22nd December 2021. The procurement method is a selective procedure, with electronic submissions encouraged for efficiency.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building construction and historic renovations, particularly those with experience in refurbishing listed buildings. Firms that excel in delivering creative solutions and have capabilities in project management, compliance with heritage regulations, and providing training opportunities for young people would be well-suited to compete for this contract. In addition, construction firms focused on the creative and entertainment industries may find this project particularly beneficial, as the transformed courthouse aims to support small start-ups and community engagement initiatives.

## Notice

Creative Youth Network (CYN) wish to procure a main contractor for the refurbishment of the Grade 2 listed Old Magistrates Court in the centre of Bristol. The works will include major repairs to the historic listed building fabric including its fine interior and the original courts and the alteration and adaptation of the building to accommodate the proposed new uses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Creative Youth Network is a successful charity helping young people in the Bristol area develop their potential particularly in the field of performing arts and related activities. Creative Youth Network (CYN) are planning to undertake a major capital project to restore the historic Victorian and Edwardian magistrates' courts at the heart of Bristol's city centre. The Old Magistrates' Courts stand at the centre of the Bridewell Island complex of historic public buildings, which once comprised the central Police and Fire stations, and the headquarters of Bristol's CID. The project will see the courthouse transformed into a Creative Enterprise Hub for small start-up businesses in the creative/entertainment industries with supporting facilities for conferences, events, functions and performances. The income generated will be used for future maintenance, providing public access to the principal spaces, and to support CYN's wider activities with young people. Throughout the project CYN are committed to providing training opportunities for young people. The construction value is expected to be in the region of GBP 4.5 Million and will be procured via a traditional procurement route with the consultant team currently undertaking the detailed design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028395-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Kingswood |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North East |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028395-2021
- 22 Sep 2021 at 12:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023561-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk
- http://www.fgould.com
- https://mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224480
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42935
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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