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Carlton Active - RIBA Stages 3 & 4

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Gedling Borough Council has awarded a call-off contract under the UK Leisure Framework for the Carlton Active project, covering RIBA Stages 3 and 4. The contract involves pre-construction services to develop the project from concept to a fully coordinated and priced construction plan. Located in the East Midlands, the project is in the 'Construction consultancy services' category, valued at approximately £2,029,966.78, inclusive of VAT. The procurement method employed was selective, drawing from a framework agreement, and Alliance Leisure Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier. The award was published on 24th March 2026, and the contract period runs from 16th March 2026 to 26th October 2026.

The Carlton Active project offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs providing construction and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in leisure infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in architectural, structural, and MEP design, as well as those involved in supply chain engagement and cost planning, will find this tender well-suited to their skills. The procurement process encourages market-tested prices and contractor proposal evaluation, promoting competition and innovation within the industry. As the project progresses, there are ample opportunities for businesses to contribute to various phases from design through to execution, fostering potential collaborations and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carlton Active - RIBA Stages 3 & 4

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. Pre-construction services covering RIBA Stages 3 and 4 will develop the Carlton Active project from concept design to a fully coordinated and priced construction package. RIBA Stage 3 will progress the developed design, coordinating architectural, structural, civil and MEP designs, undertaking surveys and technical assessments, and preparing the planning application and supporting documentation. RIBA Stage 4 will produce the detailed technical design, specifications and construction information, undertake supply chain engagement and cost planning, and establish the final construction price and programme, enabling the Council to reach cost certainty and enter into a construction contract. RIBA 3 * Refined GA plans, sections, and elevations * Updated site plans including access, parking, and landscape strategy * Coordination of structure, MEP and architecture * Updated accommodation schedules and space planning * Concept visuals and external facade development * Draft outline specifications for architectural and engineering packages * Statutory compliance coordination (e.g. planning, Building Regs pathway) * Updated Risk Register and Project Execution Plan * Revised Cost Plan informed by contractor and subcontractor market inputs * Initial market testing of key packages * Updated outline programme and procurement strategy * Surveys commissioned and summarised where applicable * Design Development Pack * RIBA Stage 3 Summary Report and Recommendations RIBA 4 * Fully coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP technical design drawings * Updated and finalised accommodation schedule and internal GA layouts * External works drawings and supporting documentation (e.g. drainage, landscape) * Detailed performance specifications across all disciplines * Fully itemised FFE and equipment list * Compliance documentation (e.g. Part M, planning conditions) * Building regulation strategy finalisation * Final coordination of contractor-led design inputs * Market-tested prices * Contractor proposal review and evaluation * Updated Cost Plan converted to fixed-price basis * Final Project Execution Plan including contract readiness review * Final programme for construction and handover * Cost Certainty Development Proposals * Development Management Agreement (DMA) sign-off ready pack

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e99c328-0e8b-435b-9afe-539040c95f03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49060507-81f4-4565-b6a2-5fa16e6a8374
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

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

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,029,966 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,029,966 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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