Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5a-4450-7015-8863-8c7c9f0a3946/q071-bolton-music-performing-arts-centre-architectural-design-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Q071 - Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre Architectural Design Services [The Borough Council of Bolton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-borough-council-of-bolton) Estimated value £100,000 Published 28 Apr 2020 Deadline Closed 19 May 2020 ## 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 The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority and/or Client") is prepared to receive tenders for Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre Architectural Design Services which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. his procurement exercise is being run as an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint a single (1) contractor on the Contract. It is intended for the Contract to commence on 19 June 2020 and will end on 31 July 2020. To assist with its Future High Street Fund (FHSF) bid for Bolton town centre, the Borough Council of Bolton, (the "Client"), is seeking to appoint an architect (the "Consultant") to prepare RIBA Stage 2 plans for the Bolton Music & Performing Arts Centre. Please note, RIBA Stage 0 and Stage 1 have already been completed. This opportunity calls for innovative design proposals to create a new build, flagship cultural facility with the potential to have a transformational impact on Bolton Town Centre. It will be a place that responds to and captures Bolton's distinctive multi-cultural identity and enables the musical and broader educational and cultural life of the borough to grow. This enclosed document outlines: • The background to the brief • The site • The commission • Timetable and programme The tender is available to apply via The Chest ([the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk)) ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/95f45f60-0bb1-445c-94b1-a4ac777f7727) 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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