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Published 29 Oct 2026, 13:28 GMT

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Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, CDM Principal Designer and Building Safety Act Principal Designer

Official notice

Authority: Thetford Town Council (Local council)

ServicesOpen procedure (below threshold)
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submission deadline 20 Nov 202612:00 GMT · 6 days left
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

Below is a summary please refer to the Job pack for detailed information. Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a single consultant practice to undertake the roles of: The successful consultant shall lead and coordinate the design for the Development Phase and prepare the project design for submission of the NLHF Delivery Phase Application. The NLHF Delivery Phase application will be managed by the Client Team and appointed Project Manager, however, the Architect may be required to attend NLHF meetings and workshops from time to time as reasonably requested by the Client or Project Manager.

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Below is a summary please refer to the Job pack for detailed information

Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a single consultant practice to undertake the roles of:

  • Lead Designer;
  • Architect;
  • Conservation Architect;
  • Principal Designer (CDM Regulations);
  • Principal Designer (Building Safety Act).

The successful consultant shall lead and coordinate the design for the Development Phase and prepare the project design for submission of the NLHF Delivery Phase Application. The consultant will work closely with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Structural Engineer and specialist advisers to prepare a robust and fully costed proposal capable of supporting a successful National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application.

The NLHF Delivery Phase application will be managed by the Client Team and appointed Project Manager, however, the Architect may be required to attend NLHF meetings and workshops from time to time as reasonably requested by the Client or Project Manager.

Equality, Inclusion & Environmental Sustainability

The project is shaped by NLHF's investment principles and Thetford's identity as a richly diverse town. Commissioned work should demonstrate:

  • Inclusive engagement with communities underserved by heritage;
  • Barrier-free access to heritage learning and opportunities;
  • Environmentally responsible design, including re-use and carbon impact;
  • Contribution to a sustainable operating model rooted in community need.

Project Objectives

The project objectives are to:

  • Remove the building from the Heritage at Risk Register;
  • Secure the long-term conservation of the historic fabric;
  • Deliver inclusive and accessible community facilities;
  • Support learning, heritage interpretation and skills development;
  • Improve environmental sustainability;
  • Create a financially sustainable operational model and future for the site;
  • Support regeneration within Thetford town centre.

All submissions should sent to Susan Moore - [email protected]

CPV: Advisory architectural services · Architectural services for buildings

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Procedure method
Open procedure (below threshold)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Open for tender
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
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Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
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First published
29 Oct 2026, 13:28 GMT
Last source update
10 Nov 2026, 12:32 GMT
Authority reference
Thet 2026 04
Classification (CPV)
Advisory architectural servicesArchitectural services for buildings
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Tender submission deadline
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29 Oct 2026 → 20 Nov 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published15 days ago
    29 Oct 2026, 13:28 GMT
  2. Latest notice published3 days ago
    10 Nov 2026, 12:32 GMT
  3. Today
    13 Nov 2026
  4. Submission deadlinein 6 days
    20 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT

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Thetford Town Council

Contracting authorityLocal Council GB-SRS: sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/RWjp86Z4 The Carnegie, Cage Lane, THETFORD, IP242DSContact name, email, phone

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