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Lot 4B - Ulverston Leisure Centre - Demand and Design Commission

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for Lot 4B - Ulverston Leisure Centre - Demand and Design Commission, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The aim is to review and potentially redesign existing sports and leisure provisions in Ulverston, aligning with community needs and strategic health outcomes. This open procurement process was completed, and the contract was awarded to WSP UK Limited, a large-scale firm. The contract period begins on 18th April 2024 and ends on 25th July 2025, facilitating extensive development over more than a year. Though the tender stage is now complete, it previously had a deadline on 26th January 2024, with services to be implemented predominantly in England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, especially those able to transition traditional services into active wellbeing solutions. Small and medium enterprises would have found this tender particularly accessible due to the procurement method being open. Companies with expertise in designing and assessing leisure facilities, with a focus on community engagement and strategic health outcomes, would have been well-positioned to compete for this contract. Although the tender has been awarded, the project sets a precedent for future opportunities in similar projects focusing on community and health-oriented infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 4B - Ulverston Leisure Centre - Demand and Design Commission

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to: a) Undertake a review of the existing sports & leisure provision in Ulverston and the surrounding areas, to assess whether it is suitable for meeting local community needs. This needs to consider alignment with broader strategic outcomes, particularly health and explore how we can transit from a traditional leisure services into an active wellbeing service for all. b) Produce updated concept and scheme outline designs for Ulverston Leisure Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8439c9a2-52c6-4be3-9680-041bb50b003d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe84c3f4-f9d5-4a44-8724-13a38b47cd65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2024 - 25 Jul 2025 1-2 years
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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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