Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-85ce-70b1-91fb-7b532fa77672/st-peters-church closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # St Peter's Church [Thetford Town Council - Main Number](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thetford-town-council-main-number) Estimated value £5,000 Published 14 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Thetford Town council purchased St Peter's church in 2008 from the Norwich diocese at a cost of £1. For the majority of the time since the purchase the building has been empty but has recently been let out to a voluntary youth organisation. The Town Council commissioned a structural investigation report from JP Chick in 2008 and a follow up structural inspection report in 2010. (Documents are attached to this tender report). The Town council are aware that remedial work is required on the two main entrance doors to the church and have concerns about the shutters in the tower Some of the minor works recommended were completed but the major works were not. The Town Council is now looking for an architect to provide a quote for the following:- - To assess the building's current state and create an up to date condition survey and 4 year costed maintenance plan. - Prepare the tender documents, advertise tender and prepare a tender report for councillors to consider. - Once the tender is awarded manage the completion of the works with the appointed contractor. We will be seeking grant funding towards these works so we need the appointed architect who can work with funding bodies and be prepared to be flexible. ### Tender Requirements • Submit an itemised written quote to prepare the condition survey, maintenance plan • Submit an itemised quote for preparation of tender documents, advertising of tender and production of tender report. • Submit a quote for the management of the completion of the tender. If the price is based on the percentage of the completed works, an estimate of the costs of the works must also be included. • Provide details of three referees and evidence of your experience of restoration of historic buildings and working on grant funded projects. • Copy of Public liability Insurance • Health & Safety Policy • Risk Assessment • Method Statement Please note that tenders that do not include all the above will be discarded. Contact name and number: Roz Barnett Amenities Officer, 07553388552 Quotations to be in by noon, Monday 15th of January 2018 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'St Peters Tender', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014. Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6e268ff3-71bd-45a4-ba5b-0bbf040dbb02) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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