---
title: "IA2516 Staffordshire History Centre - Construction Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-03"
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# IA2516 Staffordshire History Centre - Construction Contractor

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312bb

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the construction of the Staffordshire History Centre, aimed at creating a new Archives and Heritage service in Stafford, UK. This project falls under the construction industry category and was intended to engage an expanded audience with local history. However, the tender process has been cancelled. Originally, the procurement method was selective, with a restricted procedure in place, but the final decision on awards revealed that all submissions were unsuccessful, leading to a discontinuation of the award process.

This procurement opportunity may present significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those focused on cultural and historical projects. Companies with expertise in building art and cultural facilities or historical sites are well-suited to compete if the tender is reopened in the future. The rigorous evaluation process, emphasising quality over price, demands that bidders demonstrate substantial prior experience, making this an attractive prospect for established firms in the construction sector looking to expand their portfolio.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council is looking to create a new History Centre for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. The vision is for a rejuvenated service based on the site of the existing Staffordshire Records Office and William Salt Library, in Stafford. The ambition is for an Archives and Heritage service to be fit for the future that will engage in new ways with an expanded audience; to create a welcoming destination for all of those with and interest in local history. For full detail on the project requirements please register an interest and download the full tender documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is a two-stage open tender process, where the Council is looking to appoint one contractor. Stage 1 is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage that contains number of Pass/Fail questions and 100% weighting assessing quality. All questions will concentrate on bidders past experience. This stage is open to all bidders to apply. At the end of the SQ stage 6 bidders will be shortlisted to go through to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage 2. Stage 2 will have 60% weighting against Quality and 40% weighting against Price. All ITT documents (stage 2) are currently in draft format and have been provided for information only and will be finalised and issued to shortlisted bidders to commence stage 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003105-2022 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003105-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx

## Provenance

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