St Peter's Church

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:- 1. To assess the building's current state and create an up to date condition survey and 4 year costed maintenance plan. 2. Prepare the tender documents, advertise tender and prepare a tender report for councillors to consider. 3. 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 [email protected]

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.