Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-86cc-7082-a0f7-07f209d28abe/forum-2-design-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Forum 2 - Design Services [Southend-on-Sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Mar 2018 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (the 'Client') is seeking to bring together an experienced and appropriately qualified Architect-led design team with outstanding design and detailing skills to take forward the development of a new building to house additional gallery space and accommodation for the Focal Point Gallery, located in the Forum, together with a new small digital workspace incubator hub and office accommodation. The College wishes to provide new state of the art performing arts and music practice facilities together with a new public cafe and restaurant, and a new skills kitchen for students. The Client now wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Architect-led design team to take forward the scheme from RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) through to RIBA Stage 7. The deadline for accessing the SQ Documents is: Noon Tuesday 17.4.2018. The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the SQ Documents Noon Wednesday 18.4.2018. The deadline for submission of completed SQ Responses is: 14:00 Friday 27.4.2018. The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Documents provided. This includes but is not limited to detail on Financial Standing and Insurance. The elements which are pass / fail are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement. The procurement documents can be found on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's e-tendering portal ProContract [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login) Additional information: The procurement documents can be found on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's e-tendering portal ProContract [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/?ReadForm&login) 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/f249a871-df92-4ae9-81ac-7db5de290539) 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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