Official UK procurement notice
Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, CDM Principal Designer and Building Safety Act Principal Designer
Authority: Thetford Town Council (Local council)
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 descriptionBelow 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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