Decision details

Ipswich Borough Council are the owners of four redundant churches (St Clements, St Lawrence, St Peters and St Stephens) which are leased to the Ipswich Historic Churches Trust for preservation and maintenance for the public benefit. A set of quinquennial inspections across the churches has identified a number of high priorities works which require attention to ensure the ongoing safe usage of the churches.

Due to the scale of the works required, IBC require the services of a conservation accredited architect to specify the works required and assist in managing the contractors to carry out the required works.

Following an open tender procurement process through the Suffolk Sourcing e-sourcing system, 3 bids were received.

The most economically advantageous tender was received from Nicholas Jacob Architects for the value of £28,800.00 (excl. VAT).

The appointment cost will be fully covered by existing capital budgets.

To award the contract to Nicholas Jacob Architects.

Reason:

To enable works to proceed within given timescales.