EHC 0424 Provision of Lead Consultant, Design co ordination and Project Management for Hertford Castle transformation

Tender description

East Herts council is seeking the provision of lead consultant and project manager services. ‘Hertford Castle Transformation’ is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project which will transform Hertford Castle, developing it as a hub for activities and for the town council to engage with the community, increasing its value to the public, and connecting people with cultural and natural heritage. This project has been awarded funding from the NLHF for its Development Stage to refine the project and develop specifications for works which will be undertaken during the Delivery Stage. At the end of the Development Stage an application for funding for the Delivery Stage will be submitted to the NLHF. The appointed Consultant will take responsibility for co-ordination of all consultants and sub-consultants delivery professional services and project outputs under direction of the project partners. The scope is split into two work packages. please see detailed description Lot 1: The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of the project and support the Delivery Stage grant funding application to the NLHF. It will be split into two works packages. Work Package 1 will involve the co-ordination of specialist surveys, development of targeted plans, and securing of consents. Work Package 2 will involve project management, reporting to key stakeholders, and securing funding required for the next stage of the project. Please be aware:• The contract will include as a minimum Work Package 1.• Work Package 2 is optional and will be removed from the specification in the event this option is not exercised.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term,Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.