Tender: Lead Designer & Conservation Architect for Thetford Heritage Building – NLHF Delivery Phase

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Thetford Town Council is seeking a supplier for a single consultant practice to act as Lead Designer, Architect, Conservation Architect and Principal Designer under CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act to lead and coordinate design for the Development Phase and prepare the project design for submission of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Delivery Phase application. The consultant will work closely with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Structural Engineer and specialist advisers, may be required to attend NLHF meetings and workshops as reasonably requested, and must demonstrate inclusive engagement with underserved communities, barrier-free access, environmentally responsible design including reuse and carbon impact, and contribution to a sustainable operating model. The project objectives are to remove the building from the Heritage at Risk Register, secure 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 support regeneration within Thetford town centre.