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title: "Lead Consultant services, Project Viability Report The Old School (Finzean)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561534"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRSE COMMUNITY TRUST"
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# Lead Consultant services, Project Viability Report The Old School (Finzean)

Buyer: BIRSE COMMUNITY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561534

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## Summary

Birse Community Trust is seeking tenders for "Lead Consultant services, Project Viability Report The Old School (Finzean)", located in Finzean, Aberdeenshire, UK. This procurement falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage following an open procedure. The total contract value is £12,000, with the contract signed on 19th November 2018. Interested parties should note that the tender process included a deadline for submission on 5th November 2018. The project aims to evaluate viable uses for the historical site, which consists of multiple buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for architecture and consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in conservation and project viability assessments. Businesses that specialise in heritage architecture or possess skills in preparing viability reports for community projects will find this contract particularly relevant. With a focus on community benefits and conservation standards, firms with prior experience in similar projects are encouraged to participate. The requirement for the consultancy team to include a conservation-accredited architect may favour SMEs with specialised certifications, enhancing their competitive edge.

## Notice

Birse Community Trust is re-tendering (with a revised budget and some changes to the scope of services) for Conservation Accredited Architect led lead consultancy services for the production of a Project Viability report for The Old School (Finzean). The site comprises a much altered and extended main school building dating from 1732, a late nineteenth century ancillary building and a pair of open fronted sheds, located in the rural community of Finzean (Aberdeenshire). The site is in the ownership of BCT. The project vision is the identification of a financially viable use/s for the site that supports Birse as a vibrant community. The report is to be set out following the Architectural Heritage Fund template and is to consider up to 3 options for the site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Birse Community Trust is inviting tenders for Conservation Accredited Architect led, lead consultancy services for the production of a Project Viability report for The Old School (Finzean).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339552 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRSE COMMUNITY TRUST |
| Locality | BANCHORY |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB31 6NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Electoral ward | Banchory and Mid Deeside |
| Westminster constituency | West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339552
- 19 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334711

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334711&idx=1
  19th October 2018 - Tender brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334711&idx=2
  19th October 2018 - Appendix A_AHF PVG template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334711&idx=3
  19th October 2018 - Appendix B_Desk based assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334711&idx=4
  19th October 2018 - Appendix C_ Form of Appointment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334711&idx=5
  19th October 2018 - Appendix D_Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334711
  Lead Consultant services, Project Viability Report The Old School (Finzean) - Birse Community Trust is re-tendering (with a revised budget and some changes to the scope of services) for Conservation Accredited Architect led lead consultancy services for the production of a Project Viability report for The Old School (Finzean). The site comprises a much altered and extended main school building dating from 1732, a late nineteenth century ancillary building and a pair of open fronted sheds, located in the rural community of Finzean (Aberdeenshire). The site is in the ownership of BCT. The project vision is the identification of a financially viable use/s for the site that supports Birse as a vibrant community. The report is to be set out following the Architectural Heritage Fund template and is to consider up to 3 options for the site.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339552
  Lead Consultant services, Project Viability Report The Old School (Finzean) - Birse Community Trust is re-tendering (with a revised budget and some changes to the scope of services) for Conservation Accredited Architect led lead consultancy services for the production of a Project Viability report for The Old School (Finzean). The site comprises a much altered and extended main school building dating from 1732, a late nineteenth century ancillary building and a pair of open fronted sheds, located in the rural community of Finzean (Aberdeenshire). The site is in the ownership of BCT. The project vision is the identification of a financially viable use/s for the site that supports Birse as a vibrant community. The report is to be set out following the Architectural Heritage Fund template and is to consider up to 3 options for the site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561534

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