Published date: 20 December 2016

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: 31 January 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest - 45212350

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£20,000 to £60,000

Procurement reference

MT190338

Published date

20 December 2016

Closing date

31 January 2017

Contract start date

28 February 2017

Contract end date

30 September 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

ARCHITECT/DESIGN
1. INTRODUCTION
Clare Castle Country Park Trust is seeking the services of an architect to provide the detailed design for the built heritage of this exciting and unusual project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Trustees have a wide range of experience and are supported by a considerable number of regular volunteers (over 60), many of whom have expertise in particular fields that are relevant to this project.
The small town of Clare in Suffolk is a thriving place, steeped in history. It is made all the more attractive by the historic Park that adjoins it. The Park has undergone many changes in recent years, which have resulted in neglect and a lack of identity and direction. With new ownership and leadership in place since 2015, this project will mark a new era that sees the Park and Town being more closely integrated. An extensive programme of conservation work is required to preserve and bring to life the Park's heritage assets. However, this project is essentially about people and the community and their connections with this historic site.
2. OUTCOME. The key points set out in the six bullet points under the heading 'Keeping in Touch (Heritage Lottery Fund letter of 4th October 2016) must be met in order that the second round bid can be submitted by 30th November 2016.
3. THE ROLE. The architect will be responsible, in liaison with other consultants, to the monitoring group (The Trust's HLF team and the Project Manage...geoffreysbray@gmail.com for the following documents:
the full HLF application document.
the HLF 'Keeping in Touch' letter of 4th October.
the Project Management structure.
the timetable for the Development Phase.
the plan of the existing Clare Park Centre
Those wishing to be considered should submit their proposal which must include:
a. a copy of the consultant's C/V
b. outline drawings of possible ideas.
c. a short statement setting out recent examples of similar work.
d. confirmation that the dates set out in the timetable (6. below) can be met.
e. total fees and expenses. The sum included in the Development Phase application for the capital expenditure to be incurred in the Delivery Phase was cGBP500,000.
Prior to submitting their application arrangements can be made for a site visit.
6. Appointment process and timetable
Following receipt of the above, a short-list will be drawn up and meetings will be arranged to discuss the consultant's proposal and to clarify any details.
Timetable. (All dates are for 2017)
a. The details set out in (5) above should be submitted by 31st January.
b. A short-list will be drawn up and those on the list will be contacted on 17th February.
c. Meetings will be held with those short-listed between 20th and 24th February with the successful applicant being appointed by 28th February.
d. Outline ideas available for the consultation process in May.
e. Final drawings and cost estimates available0 by 30th September

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About the buyer

Contact name

Geoffrey Bray

Address

22 Nethergate Street
Clare
Suffolk
CO10 8NP
England

Telephone

+44 1787277731

Email

geoffreysbray@gmail.com

Website

http://www.clarecastlecountrypark.co.uk/