Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, CDM Principal Designer and Building Safety Act Principal Designer
Thetford Town Council
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What the buyer wants
Thetford Town Council seeks a consultant practice to act as Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect, and Principal Designer roles for a heritage building project. The consultant will lead design coordination for the Development Phase and prepare the project design for a National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application, focusing on conservation, inclusivity, accessibility, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.
Below is a summary please refer to the Job pack for detailed information
Thetford Town Council is seeking to appoint a single consultant practice to undertake the roles of:
• Lead Designer;
• Architect;
• Conservation Architect;
• Principal Designer (CDM Regulations);
• Principal Designer (Building Safety Act).
The successful consultant shall lead and coordinate the design for the Development Phase and prepare the project design for submission of the NLHF Delivery Phase Application. The consultant will work closely with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Structural Engineer and specialist advisers to prepare a robust and fully costed proposal capable of supporting a successful National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application.
The NLHF Delivery Phase application will be managed by the Client Team and appointed Project Manager, however, the Architect may be required to attend NLHF meetings and workshops from time to time as reasonably requested by the Client or Project Manager.
Equality, Inclusion & Environmental Sustainability
The project is shaped by NLHF's investment principles and Thetford's identity as a richly diverse town. Commissioned work should demonstrate:
• Inclusive engagement with communities underserved by heritage;
• Barrier-free access to heritage learning and opportunities;
• Environmentally responsible design, including re-use and carbon impact;
• Contribution to a sustainable operating model rooted in community need.
Project Objectives
The project objectives are to:
• Remove the building from the Heritage at Risk Register;
• Secure the long-term conservation of the historic fabric;
• Deliver inclusive and accessible community facilities;
• Support learning, heritage interpretation and skills development;
• Improve environmental sustainability;
• Create a financially sustainable operational model and future for the site;
• Support regeneration within Thetford town centre.
How Tenderoo reads it
The notice reads as suitable for a small or medium-sized firm: the scope, value and requirements are within reach of a business of that size.
The contract runs for about 9 months.
Services required
- Advisory architectural services
- Architectural services for buildings
What you will need to show
- Equality, diversity and inclusion approach — Supplier must demonstrate inclusive engagement with underserved communities and barrier-free access to heritage learning and opportunities.
- Environmental responsibility in design — Supplier must demonstrate environmentally responsible design practices including reuse and consideration of carbon impact.
- Project design and coordination capability — Supplier must be capable of leading and coordinating design for the Development Phase and preparing a robust, fully costed project design for funding application.
- Attendance at NLHF meetings — Supplier may be required to attend National Lottery Heritage Fund meetings and workshops as reasonably requested.
Key facts
- Buyer: Thetford Town Council
- Deadline: 20 November 2026
- Contract period: 14 December 2026 to 14 September 2027
- Published on: Contracts Finder
- First seen by Tenderoo: 29 October 2026
- CPV: 71210000, 71221000
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