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Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for developing a "Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy". This consultancy service falls under the industry category of sport-related services. The project, aimed at the Somerset Local Authority area, sought to deliver a comprehensive strategy for playing pitches and sports facilities. The tender was part of a further competition under the Sports England Active Environment Framework Lot B and concluded with the award stage, announced on 3rd July 2025. The contract commenced on 13th May 2025 and will run until 2nd July 2026. Situated in Taunton, United Kingdom, the total contract value was £100,000, primarily targeting domestic and certain international markets as outlined by the delivery addresses.

This opportunity provides significant scope for businesses looking to expand in the sport services sector, particularly those specialising in consultancy for strategic sports infrastructure planning. The contract, awarded to Stuart Todd Associates Ltd, attests to the potential for consultancy companies adept in policy formation and strategy development in sports and recreational facilities to thrive. While the procurement method details were not specified, the successful competition highlights the readiness of local councils to collaborate with enterprises that can innovate and enhance community sporting environments. Businesses with expertise in developing actionable strategies applicable to sporting infrastructure, especially at the regional authority level, would be well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy

Notice Description

Somerset Council are looking to appoint a consultant to support them in preparing a Playing Pitch Strategy and Built Sports Facilities Strategy, a "Strategy", that assesses the needs and opportunities for playing pitches and built sport facilities for the whole of the Somerset Local Authority area. The Strategy and therefore the new evidence base will supersede each of the former district areas existing Strategies (where appliable) and is to include the creation of a delivery strategy and prioritised action plan for meeting identified need. The outputs of this work will inform and support the development of policies for the new Somerset Local Plan. This is a further competition conducted under Sports England Active Environment Framework Lot B

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8094ad8d-3eb1-49b7-b469-e8694861ede5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 2 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUART TODD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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