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title: "CAP24007 Re-tender for Architectural Services, Torre Abbey New Beginnings, Chapter One"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c63b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-02"
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# CAP24007 Re-tender for Architectural Services, Torre Abbey New Beginnings, Chapter One

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c63b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Torbay Council, involves the re-tendering of architectural services for the "Torre Abbey New Beginnings, Chapter One" project. This contract seeks to repair and restore the medieval tithe barn and its surroundings in Torquay, aiming to improve community access and utilise the space year-round. The procurement falls under the category of architectural design services and follows an open procedure, adhering to CELEX 32014L0024 legal regulations. The tendering was active and followed a structured process, with proposals closing on 27th January 2025. The project, located in the UKK42 region, saw Childs Sulzmann Ltd T/A Childs Sulzmann Architects being awarded the contract in February 2025 with a contract value of £174,165.00 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for architectural firms with expertise in heritage conservation and design. The successful candidate, a regional SME, highlights that small to medium-sized enterprises with the capability to deliver quality services can successfully compete for such public contracts. This opportunity fosters growth by enabling businesses to showcase their skills on a high-profile project, enhancing their portfolios with work on a Grade 1 listed site. Moreover, the focus on community access and sustainability aligns with modern business practices, appealing to firms that prioritise social contributions alongside quality service delivery.

## Notice

Torre Abbey is in the process of applying for grant funding to repair and restore the medieval tithe barn and its immediate environs to enable its use year-round, improve community access and conserve and repair this grade 1 listed building as well as to re-landscape the former Pitch and Putt to include interpretation of the below ground archaeology and to unlock the largest free to access green space in Torquay. Torbay Council is therefore seeking a suitably qualified heritage architect to work on this project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is a re-tender of an opportunity published recently that did not result in a successful outcome. Torre Abbey is in the process of applying for grant funding to repair and restore the medieval tithe barn and its immediate environs to enable its use year-round, improve community access and conserve and repair this grade 1 listed building as well as to re-landscape the former Pitch and Putt to include interpretation of the below ground archaeology and to unlock the largest free to access green space in Torquay. Torbay Council is therefore seeking a suitably qualified heritage architect to work on this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018864-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,165 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK42 Torbay |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDS SULZMANN LTD T/A CHILDS SULZMANN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018864-2025
- 11 Dec 2024 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039864-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=cb6f7f4b-fab6-ef11-8132-005056b64545

## Provenance

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