GB-Exeter, Devon: The 2020 Vision-Investing in our Welcome. Interpretation Design Services to design cathedral interpretation scheme and Treasures exhibition

Over the last 5 years the team at Exeter Cathedral have produced a comprehensive masterplan for the Cathedral and its surroundings with a vision for renewal over the next decade. Following a successful stage 1 application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund, Exeter Cathedral plans to submit a stage 2 application in August 2021. A capital project will transform accessibility and use of the East End, Lady Chapel and Chapter House and new visit-driving experiences and opportunities for community engagement will be created through the implementation of the Interpretation Plan and Activity Plan. This contract is to design the permanent interpretation scheme for Exeter Cathedral. The scope includes design of interpretation for (i) the approach to the Cathedral (ii) the Cathedral interior including the main building, new cloister and Chapter House and (iii) an exhibition of Cathedral treasures in the Pearson Gallery (approx. 160m2) As well as the 2D and 3D interpretation, we intend to create a multimedia app as part of the interpretation strategy. We anticipate procuring the design of this element separately, however, should you wish to manage this as well as the main interpretation design, please indicate in your expression of interest. We anticipate the budget for interpretation will break down: Cathedral approach & interior£130k Multimedia app and content £60k Treasures exhibition£400k The budget must cover all interpretation costs including fees, copy/script writing, expenses, asset rights, showcases, production and installation of all elements. Expressions of interest are sought for the design contract at this time. All interpretation designers who express an interest in the contract will be issued the brief and invited to submit a tender.