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Leisure Needs Assessment, Hythe Pool Review and Feasibility Study

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Leisure Needs Assessment, Hythe Pool Review and Feasibility Study," which falls under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2025, following a direct award method as facilitated by the UK Leisure Framework. The procurement process aimed to engage a suitable consultant to aid the Council's decision-making on leisure facilities development plans extending to 2045. The project, located in England, United Kingdom, will commence on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st June 2026. The contract value is £44,500.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with a focus on strategic leisure and facility development. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them a competitive edge. Alliance Leisure Services Ltd, an SME, successfully secured this contract, indicating that experienced consultancies in this sphere can leverage such opportunities for future projects, contributing to strategic developments within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leisure Needs Assessment, Hythe Pool Review and Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Appointment of a suitable consultant to develop the Council's Leisure Strategy to 2045, ensuring alignment with the Local Plan. Stage 1 of the Leisure Strategy is being progressed to support the development of the Local Plan and to aid Council decision-making on the future provision and investment in leisure facilities across the District over the next 20 year. Appointment of consultant is via UK Leisure Framework , using the direct award approach

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-974750fa-bf48-446e-a99c-d7057ff8b038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b8fb44-f203-4de3-be55-0e9af06ac440
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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