Description
We're looking for a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a feasibility study exploring options for the next stage of capital developments at Lichfield Garrick Theatre, including expanding seating capacity and adding new participation/production spaces and facilities.
The budget available for this study is £50k + VAT inclusive of expenses and we are aiming for the work to be carried out between Jul-Oct 2026.
We anticipate that the team delivering this study will need demonstrable experience of working on similar arts/culture capital projects and will combine business, architectural and a range of technical/QS expertise.
To lead a study, working in partnership with Lichfield Garrick charity, Lichfield District Council and other stakeholders to consider options for:
- Increasing Audience Capacity (Main House)
- Increasing Audience Capacity (Studio)
- Improving Participation/Production Facilities
- Improving Connection with surrounding public realm
We also want this study to address three key cross-cutting priorities:
- Improving accessibility throughout the building;
- Reducing energy usage / improving environmental performance;
- Upgrading outdated mechanical & electrical systems.
Specifically to deliver:
- Analysis/market testing of the programme enhancement & audience/income growth ambitions that underpin this project;
- A range of initial architectural concepts;
- An interim presentation to Garrick Trustees & strategic partners;
- Architectural proposals for a preferred concept developed to RIBA Stage 2, with an adequate level of specialist technical input to enable effective outline costing;
- Outline cost plans for the elements/options presented;
- Outline programmes for the elements/options presented;
- An assessment of fundraising/finance options;
- An assessment of project management/governance options;
- A final presentation to the Garrick Trustees & strategic partners;
- A final report suitable for presentation to funding bodies.
Submission of Tender in line with the requirements set out in the attached Invitation to Tender document