Architect

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Peter’s Church, Coton is seeking to appoint a lead consultant/architect/surveyor to support the enhancement of our Grade I-listed church.

St Peter’s Church has received a substantial bequest to improve its facilities through the addition of an accessible toilet and a simple servery for refreshments. Preliminary work undertaken by the PCC, Friends group, Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), and an initial feasibility study (including the Statement of Significance, draft plans, and DAC advice) has explored a range of potential options. The PCC’s preferred option is an external extension attached to the existing building.

The PCC now wishes to appoint an architect to develop the proposals to the next stage, liaise with the local planning authority, and support the church through the remaining faculty application process and subsequent construction and delivery of the project.

The PCC Is Open To Refining The Proposals In Collaboration With The Appointed Architect In Order To Achieve a Solution That

• meets the long-term needs of the church community;
• secures planning permission and faculty approval; and
• can be delivered within the available bequest and any additional grant funding obtained.

We Envisage The Following Stages To The Project

• Part 1: Development of detailed architectural proposals and supporting materials for submission and approval to the planning authority and the DAC.
• Part 2: Project management of the works, including procurement and oversight of contractors through to completion.

Key facts and further information

The estimated costings of the solutions identified in the feasibility study are approximately £150k (although these haven’t been fully qualified) which matches the bequest.

For Detailed Information, Please View This Link

https://1drv.ms/f/c/75c5b07cc4535b28/IgAuEzX9jDiHT5Ast-b0kSlWASK5GvgwFRIRdo5sIUISdyE?e=hFxk8U

This Directory Shares

• Statements-of-significance-and-needs_Coton St Peter Reordering v4.docx
• Pamphlet - About St Peter's Church (1983).pdf
• Archangel - Architectural Drawings - Feasibility Complete Set.pdf

Appointment Process

• Pre-qualification questionnaire
• Interview of 3-5 candidates
• Preferred candidate to be offered the contract (by 1st Sept 2026)

Deadline for responses - Friday 26 June

We Would Like To Invite You To Submit a Tender For This Opportunity. To Do So, Please Respond To Me With The Following Information

Pre-qualification questions

• Please provide your full name and trading address, telephone and e-mail address and website
• Please confirm that you are accredited in conservation by RICS, AABC and/or RIBA and state how long you have been accredited.
• Please confirm that you have experience of working on listed church buildings within the Church of England faculty system.
• Please provide two case studies of the church projects you have recently carried out, or are currently carrying out. Alternatively, please provide names, addresses and e-mail addresses of two referees from such projects that we may contact.
• We hope to make an appointment of an accredited architect or building surveyor by 1st Sept 2026. If appointed, when would you be able to start?

First published on: 10th June 2026

Page last updated: Thursday 11th June 2026 10:50 AM