UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a Round 1 application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 2 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. This ITT sets out the background to the project, the tender process, timescales and management arrangements. There is, however, no guarantee that Delivery Phase services will be required, and bidders should take account of this. The Project Manager will be required to work with the immediate Project Team, including the Quantity Surveyor, Multi-Disciplinary Design Team and all other consultants towards the development and successful completion of the NLHF Round 2 application in August 2026. This will involve procurement and ensuring that all team members are delivering against the terms of their contracts and are providing work of a quality that meets NLHF and St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust's expectations and requirements. The Project Manager will be a key post in ensuring that the vision and ambition of the project are realised in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner, and that all of the elements of the application are interwoven and developed in tandem. All formal communications including submission (including, but not limited to, clarification questions, appointments for site visits and the submission of Tenders) to St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust are to be made in writing using tenders@prioryeducationcentre.co.uk

With public access restored through events and the education centre after 30 years of closure, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Development Phase funded Project will focus on the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed Tithe Barn and Grade II listed Old Dairy into an attractive venue that can host weddings, celebrations, and community events alike. As part of this project, The Trust are offering a consultancy for a historian (including archaeologists, heritage librarians, museologists, archivists, teachers, and heritage architects) to explore the history of St Osyth Priory and to engage our volunteers and community with the heritage of the site. Please note, that this position is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Development Phase Grant. The history of the site is under-researched, but information is available from a number of sources, with the Priory specifically referenced in documents relating to the dissolution in the National Archive and British Library, St Osyth mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon name stones at Lindisfarne, and the seal of St Osyth held by Alnwick Castle. Further information is available via the collections of Colchester Castle, a Historic England report, the works of local historian Phyllis M Hendy, and previous studies by architects from City & Country. The Trust will support access to these works where possible. The Historian will undertake research into the history of St Osyth Priory; this could include existing collections held by St Osyth Museum, a related historic event or topic or respond to an identified gap in the existing body of historical work. To apply, Historians are required to submit an expression of interest to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk by 5 pm on the 4th July 2025. The Expression of Interest should be no more than 2 pages (not inclusive of attachments) and should include the following: 1. Topic chosen and reasoning, referring to: a. How it enhances the existing body of documented history at St Osyth b. How you will build in opportunities for community involvement/sharing 2. Methodology/approach to delivery of the brief 3. How you will present the research: a. To the Trust b. To the community 4. How you will ensure a high level of academic rigour Attachments should include: 1. Current resume/CV (no more than 2 pages) 2. Examples of similar research work (no more than 2 pages - please summarise and provide short illustrations or examples of text where appropriate) For more information or for an informal discussion about this brief please contact Chyanne Payne, Capital Project Coordinator, St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust - tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk

St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Multi Disciplinary Design Team to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 2 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. This ITT sets out the background to the project, the tender process, timescales, and management arrangements. There is, however, no guarantee that Delivery Phase services will be required, and bidders should take account of this. Below is an approximate timeline of the programme: RIBA Stage 2 - July 2025 - December 2025 1. Pre-planning Application Submitted - September 2025 to November 2025 2. Ongoing SOPPT Meetings RIBA Stage 3 - December 2025 - August 2026 1. Coordinated Designs & costs Approved - May 2026 2. Match Funding for Delivery Phased secured and in place, agreements in place - May 2026 to August 2026 3. Planning/LBC Applications - April 2026 - May 2026 4. Delivery Phase Application Prepared - June 2026 - July 2026 5. Delivery Phase Application Submitted - August 2026 6. Planning/LBC Decision - TBC 7. Ongoing SOPPT Meetings End of Development Phase RIBA Stage 4 - January 2027 to June 2027 1. Decision on Delivery Phase Application - December 2026 (TBC) 2. Estimated Permission to Start Received (Delivery Phase) - January 2027 3. Discharge Pre-Commencement Planning/LBC conditions - February 2027 to May 2027 4. Ongoing SOPPT Meetings RIBA Stage 5 - November 2027 to January 2029 1. Construction - December 2027 to October 2028 2. Fit out and interpretation installation period - November 2028 to January 2029 3. Ongoing SOPPT Meetings RIBA Stage 6 Handover of sites & testing for close out - January 2029 - March 2029 1. Ongoing SOPPT Meetings RIBA Stage 7 In use and open for Autumn - March 2029 - May 2029 1. Ongoing SOPPT Meetings 2. Project Evaluation Submitted - March 2029 to May 2029 3. Activity period and programme ends - May 2029 SOPPT will also be procuring or have procured the following Consultants to comprise the Project Team: • Project Manager • Quantity Surveyor • Multi-Disciplinary Design Team • Activity Plan, Community Consultation and Co-Production Consultant • Business Planner • Evaluation, Economic and Social impact Consultant • Fundraising Consultant • Others as required The current anticipated construction value is £2.908 million excluding VAT, inflation, contingency and fees. All applications, enquiries and requests for site visits need to be sent to tenders@stosythprioryandparishtrust.org What to include: - Case Studies - Details of who will be involved, including Bios and CVs - Community and Stakeholder Engagement - Methodology and Timeline - References - Insurance - Social value - Cost breakdown

St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Interpretation and Storytelling Consultant to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 1 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. Please note the Delivery Phase is subject to successful funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Consultant to help deliver an Interpretation and Storytelling Plan through innovative curation, interpretation and exhibition design. You will be working on a site that covers over 1300 years of British History. We would like to understand how to tell the stories from key historic periods related to the site, and present these in innovative ways that foster greater community engagement and connection. To apply, please read through and follow the instructions in the attached invitation to tender document. All bids and clarifications must be submitted to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk