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North Herts District Council - Royston learner pool extension

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "North Herts District Council - Royston learner pool extension" project, managed by North Hertfordshire District Council, falls under the construction-related services industry with a CPV code of 71500000. The project aims to extend the learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre located in the East of England. It involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. With the tender now complete, Varsity Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract on 26th September 2025, at the value of £31,000. The contract period is set from 1st October to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in construction and design services, particularly those with expertise in feasibility studies and facilities extension projects. The process included the production of detailed reports including feasibility analysis, structural advice, and cost estimates, to name a few. Businesses equipped with skilled specialists in mechanical and electrical servicing, pool plant requirements, and project management can find this area conducive to growth, especially given the tailored suitability criteria favouring SME participation. Such expansions not only bolster local economic growth but also enhance the service offerings at community leisure centres, opening further possibilities for business associations in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Herts District Council - Royston learner pool extension

Notice Description

Description of Services and Deliverables; The project comprises an initial stage feasibility report for a new learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre. The scope is as follows: * Review the adequacy of the existing changing provisions, incorporate designs for additional changing if required * Production of floorplans, elevations, mood board for finishes for new learner pool extension * Mechanical and electrical advice on servicing strategy and capacities * Pool specialist advice on specialist pool plant requirements * Structural advice on likely foundations, frame etc. * Project cost estimate * Project programme * Risk register * Procurement recommendations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85953bad-5779-48ec-b2db-4d850736bdad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba49b8d1-52c0-4848-80ed-8b573df52f4d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARSITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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