Published date: 7 February 2018

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: 4 March 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition equipment - 39154000

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

  • Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92500000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£64,000

Procurement reference

CHRISTBC001-DN313906-02002004

Published date

7 February 2018

Closing date

4 March 2018

Contract start date

4 April 2018

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Highcliffe Castle, on the Dorset coast, is a visitor attraction attracting 30,000 visitors a year.

The Castle was rendered derelict in the 1960's by fire and abandonment. Whilst externally restored in the 1990's with assistance and funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund there is an ongoing phased approach to the continued repair and conservation of the interior. The project focuses on the repair of the remaining ground floor and basement areas. This is important as it will give access to more of the heritage, including the servant's areas and original kitchen.

The objectives of the project are to:
- Improve the visitor experience
- Increase visitor numbers
- Increase turnover for the attraction.

We are looking for a single agency to deliver two elements of work, an Interpretation Specialist and Exhibition Designer.

The Interpretation Specialist/Exhibition Designer will be responsible for producing the following information/key documentation: -

1. Design Documentation: Exhibition and interpretative design plan and specifications for the permanent displays to RIBA L / Stage 7. This should also include allocation of space for temporary exhibitions.

2. Reports including monthly progress reports and reports for submission to funders including HLF

3. Input into the Management and Maintenance Plan

Tenderers must upload and submit Supplier Response Documents electronically via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Note that you must upload your documents and then submit your documents. If you upload your documents but fail to "Submit" them, the Authority will not receive them and they will not be considered during the evaluation stage.

About the buyer

Contact name

Doug James

Address

Civic Offices
Bridge Street
Christchurch
BH23 1AZ
England

Telephone

+441202 795589

Email

djames@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/