Published date: 28 July 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 26 August 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£450,000 to £550,000

Procurement reference

MT235143

Published date

28 July 2025

Closing date

26 August 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

13 October 2025

Contract end date

26 January 2026

Contract type

Works

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

Following a major capital redevelopment in 2008, Bluecoat has re-established itself as a multi-disciplinary arts centre, with a broad visual, performing and literary arts programme, with a dedicated participation offer, a working community of artists and cohort of creative organisations, businesses and retailers.
In 2018, Bluecoat secured capital funding to develop the ground floor public area of the. The project transformed the space by creating a welcoming and inviting visitor experience and through improved building legibility and wayfinding created a gateway to facilitate visitors understanding of Bluecoat's offer.
In 2024, Bluecoat secured capital funding from Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council, UKSPF Fund to redevelop the first floor Bistro Space. The project will create an accessible, flexible space. Its versatility will allow configurations for different performances and events, for public and private use, enabling us to better reflect our vision, mission and values.
In April 2024 Bluecoat appointed a Design Team, led by Architectural Emporium, to develop a design to meet the project brief and vision.
We seek to create a vibrant and welcoming accessible events space with high quality and sustainable facilities. We will reconfigure Bluecoat's 'Bistro', into a large accessible event & performance space by removing the bar, creating a single floor level, installing sound and lighting infrastructure giving greater flexibility for a range of arts activities.
This will enable us to hold performances and programme across music, dance, literature, live art, & visual art. We will build on the success of our arts markets and public fairs and host larger participatory events for our visitors, participants and stakeholders.

More information

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Susan Baker

Address

Bluecoat
School Lane
Liverpool
L1 3BX
England

Telephone

+44 1517025324

Email

sue.b@thebluecoat.org.uk

Website

www.thebluecoat.org.uk