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Award

02 May 2025 at 14:31

TenderUpdate

11 Oct 2024 at 15:44

TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2024 at 09:45

Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 13:41

Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the construction of the Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club in Preston, Lancashire, was managed by Homes England, a national agency, through an open procedure. This project, classified under the "works" category with CPV code 45212000, involved developing a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, including features such as a new clubhouse, an 11 a-side football pitch, a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), and more. The contract, valued at approximately £6.2 million, was signed on 4th April 2025, with Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd being awarded the contract, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms in the construction industry with capabilities in recreational and community facilities. Given the comprehensive scope of works, including infrastructure development, landscaping, and installation of advanced facilities like electric vehicle charging stations, opportunities exist for businesses specialising in construction, civil engineering, electrical and mechanical services. Moreover, small to medium-sized construction companies, like Walter Carefoot & Sons Ltd, who can deliver high-quality work at competitive prices, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities that aim to rejuvenate community spaces in urban and rural settings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homes England - Construction of Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club, Preston, Lancashire

Notice Description

Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to design and build a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, Preston, PR3 2JE. The scheme will see major redevelopment of the existing Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club (WGSSC), once the staff club when the hospital was in use. Works will see delivery of new clubhouse, 11 a-side football pitch, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), caravan/camping area, car parking and associated ancillary landscaping. The established bowling green will be retained within the scheme. The Works comprise but are not limited too the following: * Phasing arrangements as outlined in the tender documents * Ground improvement works for new clubhouse and kiosk building foundation * Maintain existing services during the works and provision of all incoming services * Structure for the new clubhouse and external terrace area including provision of a canopy * Construction of retaining walls, stairs and provision of step free access (i.e. ramps) * Installation of surface and foul drainage and connection to the surrounding drainage network * External cladding and finishes and internal structures, finishes, fixtures and fittings * Provision of mechanical and electrical services including PV panel installation * Delivery of an 11 a-side grass football pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) * Caravan and main car park construction including road markings and lighting * External works including waste collection and elsan point construction, cycle parking facilities * Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facility and pop-up electric sockets for caravan park * Construction of new kiosk building, storage and away team shelter for bowling club * New storage facility with grass cutting shelter for the club * Provision of a play area with natural timber pay equipment * Hard and soft landscaping as specified * Site clearance and disposal of items as specified * Demolition of the existing clubhouse and remediation of the ground post demolition Please note Homes England's address on this notice differs from the Tender Notice, as Homes England's head office has moved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to design and build a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, Preston, PR3 2JE. The scheme will see major redevelopment of the existing Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club (WGSSC), once the staff club when the hospital was in use. Works will see delivery of new clubhouse, 11 a-side football pitch, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), caravan/camping area, car parking and associated ancillary landscaping. The established bowling green will be retained within the scheme. The Works comprise but are not limited too the following: * Phasing arrangements as outlined in the tender documents * Ground improvement works for new clubhouse and kiosk building foundation * Maintain existing services during the works and provision of all incoming services * Structure for the new clubhouse and external terrace area including provision of a canopy * Construction of retaining walls, stairs and provision of step free access (i.e. ramps) * Installation of surface and foul drainage and connection to the surrounding drainage network * External cladding and finishes and internal structures, finishes, fixtures and fittings * Provision of mechanical and electrical services including PV panel installation * Delivery of an 11 a-side grass football pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) * Caravan and main car park construction including road markings and lighting * External works including waste collection and elsan point construction, cycle parking facilities * Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facility and pop-up electric sockets for caravan park * Construction of new kiosk building, storage and away team shelter for bowling club * New storage facility with grass cutting shelter for the club * Provision of a play area with natural timber pay equipment * Hard and soft landscaping as specified * Site clearance and disposal of items as specified * Demolition of the existing clubhouse and remediation of the ground post demolition Additional information: Please note the 36 month contract duration stated in this notice is the construction phase of 12 months, plus the longest defects period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018812-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Homes England
Additional Buyers

Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd

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