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Carlton Active

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Gedling Borough Council is progressing with the "Carlton Active" project, a public procurement call-off contract via the UK Leisure Framework. The contract, valued at £647,342.58, focuses on the redevelopment of the Richard Herrod Centre into a new Leisure, Wellbeing, and Community Centre located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. It encompasses the pre-construction phase (RIBA Stage 2), involving concept design development and detailed feasibility studies. The procurement method used is a selective process from a framework agreement, and it falls under the construction consultancy services category, with additional efforts in feasibility study. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award date published on 3rd December 2025, following a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025. The contract period spans from 2nd December 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), involved in construction consultancy and feasibility studies. The focus on leisure and community centre development means that businesses with expertise in architectural design, structural and MEP services, and environmental planning will find suitable avenues for growth. The comprehensive requirements outlined in the tender, including technical site surveys, outline designs, planning consultations, and performance specifications, make it an attractive proposition for firms experienced in project execution within the leisure and construction industries. Alliance Leisure Services Ltd, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this opportunity, highlighting potential for similar enterprises to engage in future projects that contribute to regional development and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carlton Active

Notice Description

This requirement is a call-off contract using the UK Leisure Framework https://leisureframework.co.uk/ which is a specialist procurement framework supporting leisure centre building. The contract delivers the Carlton Active pre-construction phase (RIBA Stage 2) and will develop the concept design and establish the detailed feasibility for the redevelopment of the Richard Herrod Centre into a new Leisure, Wellbeing and Community Centre. This stage will define the project brief, confirm the facility mix, undertake technical site surveys, develop outline designs, and prepare the initial cost plan. It will also include early engagement with planning, environmental, and accessibility requirements to inform the concept and secure a clear, deliverable design and budget position for progression to RIBA Stage 3. RIBA 2 A Stage Report Pack including: o A detailed Project Execution Plan, outline risk register, and estimated timeline for project delivery. o A robust budget cost estimate. o Planning 'Pre-App' consultations, if applicable. o Review and proposal of any surveys required to develop the RIBA 4 Technical Design. Outline Architectural Information comprising: o Accommodation Schedule. o Site Plans - Existing and Proposed. o General Arrangement (GA) Plans and Sections. o Concept Massing and Elevations. o 3D Visuals of key external and internal spaces. o Outline Performance Specifications. o FF&E Schedule of Assumptions. Production of Structural Information comprising: o Outline Structural Strategy. o Recommendations on the need for further surveys, assessments or investigations. o Recommendations on statutory and legal approvals required. Production of MEP Services Information comprising: o Outline Mechanical and Electrical Strategy. o Outline Performance Specifications for mechanical, electrical and public health systems. o Preliminary plant space and services distribution layouts (including pool filtration). o Cost confidence MEP cost plan (based on PS/m2 indicative outline solutions). o Attendance at meetings (site-based or virtual) with coordination between consultants and key subcontractors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69c57cb9-5246-4fc4-b67d-8cd9530e82f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c05a0b2-aaa9-4fd6-94ab-685bfe76467d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£647,342 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£647,342 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gedling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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