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title: "0455 - PA - Exhibition Design Consultancy Services"
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# 0455 - PA - Exhibition Design Consultancy Services

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564b8

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has awarded the contract for the Exhibition Design Consultancy Services to Pringle Richards Sharratt Ltd - GuM Studio. This project, identified by the code "0455 - PA," involves comprehensive exhibition design services from RIBA Stage 1 through to RIBA Stage 6/7 alongside a detailed design for fit-out contractors, incorporating the museum’s redevelopment including the enlargement of its footprint. The council is a sub-central government public authority based in Colchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed an open procedure and culminated with the award notice dated 3rd December 2025, after the tender active period ending on 18th August 2025. Key project milestones include the appointment in September 2025 and completion by April 2026, with potential extension contingent on the acquisition of National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) round two funding.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in exhibition and architectural design for museum projects, particularly those experienced in NLHF-funded initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity especially compelling given the specific focus on design consultancy services and the outlined project milestones. The tender welcomes firms that can collaborate effectively with wider design teams to coordinate and support museum redevelopment initiatives. Given the procurement process's open nature, businesses that provide development consultancy and have a comprehensive portfolio of comparator projects are well-suited to compete for future work under similar contracts. Interested companies should prepare to showcase adherence to project specifications, technical approach, resource allocation, environmental sustainability, and pricing strategies as part of their bid submission. The engagement of SMEs underscores the inclusive nature of the process, aligning procurement activities with industry growth prospects.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission experienced Exhibition Design consultants to be part of this upcoming iconic project and to provide exhibition design services from RIBA stage 1 equivalent to RIBA stage 6/7 equivalent and detailed design for fit-out contractors. You will work with the wider design team, including Architectural Design consultants to coordinate and support the wider redevelopment of the museum which includes the enlargement of its physical footprint. Due to the nature of the project and the museum collections the practice will need to be able to demonstrate relevant experience of exhibition design for museums and for NLHF funded projects in particular. The commission is for full service from RIBA stage 1 to RIBA Stage 6/7 equivalents and detailed design (including detailed cost plan) but will include a break clause at RIBA Stage 3 for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Completion to detailed design will be contingent on the acquisition of round two funding. The tentative key dates for the implementation of the project are set out in the programme here below: *Appointment - September 2025 *RIBA Stage 2 equivalent - December 2025 *Pre-application - March 2026 *RIBA Stage 3 equivalent - April 2026 *Round 2 NLHF Application - May 2026 Break * NLHF Round 2 Decision - September 2026 * RIBA Stages 4 - 6/7 equivalent - TBC with consultant, dependent upon successful NLHF application Please be advised that the above schedule is indicative and shall be subject to change. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995650865

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial requirements of RIBA 1-3 should be submitted by April 2026. If round 2 is approved, this will be confirmed with the successful supplier and an indicative time period will be September 2026 to March 2027, but this will be subject to change and any revised dates will be agreed with the successful supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079203-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £264,000 |
| Awards value | £166,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINGLE RICHARDS SHARRATT LTD - GUM STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079203-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042433-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079203-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042433-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995650865
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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