Published date: 14 November 2019

Last edited date: 14 November 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 November 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Interpretation services - 79540000

Location of contract

SN2 2EH

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

P/REF HE 00001260

Published date

14 November 2019

Closing date

25 November 2019

Contract start date

2 December 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Historic England is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a financially viable (sustainable within five years), adaptable and evolving visitor experience model and strategic business plan for the visitor experience element of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings (SFM), scheduled to open in summer 2021.

Historic England and the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings (the Friends) are looking to deliver a pioneering and innovative visitor experience at SFM that will provide a destination for local communities, regional communities and tourists to experience, celebrate and learn about this unique and internationally significant heritage site.

In order to achieve this ambition, Historic England and the Friends need to understand the market in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the surrounding area, in order to develop a memorable visitor experience and deliver a financially viable operational plan for the future of SFM. The work of the consultant will form the basis for the creative design and development and delivery of the future interpretation scheme for the visitor experience.

More information

Links

Additional text

Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Amy Pitts

Address

The Engine House
Firefly Avenue
SWINDON
SN2 2EH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+442079733084

Email

Amy.Pitts@HistoricEngland.org.uk

Website

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home