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SE1184 Active Environments Framework LOT C

Sport England

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement for SE1184 Active Environments Framework - LOT C, managed by Sport England, focuses on urban design services. Situated at Loughborough Sport Park, the buying organisation is part of the UK public authority operating within the sub-central government. This procurement is classified under the industry category of urban planning and development consultancy services, specifically targeting the creation and maintenance of environments conducive to physical activity. The procurement, which is part of a framework agreement, is executed through an open, competitive flexible procedure. Agreements under this framework commenced on 1st November 2025, with an initial contract term until 31st October 2027, potentially extendable by up to 24 months. This tender highlights the importance of master planning to enhance spaces enabling elevated physical activity levels.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises with expertise in urban planning, project management consultancy, and development consultancy services. The involvement of various suppliers such as Arkwood Ltd, AtkinsRealis UK Limited, and Fabrik Ltd, indicates a competitive procurement environment suitable for organisations with strong capabilities in creating strategic urban designs. Participating businesses can leverage this framework to expand their footprint in public sector projects, fostering environments that align with Sport England's strategy for promoting active communities. The framework's engagement with diverse public sector entities also offers extensive exposure and growth potential for suppliers within the construction and urban development sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SE1184 Active Environments Framework LOT C

Notice Description

Lot C - Urban Design Services This Lot focuses on the provision of services of master planning and design services to support the creation and maintenance of Active Environments, with a focus on ensuring that new developments and works to remodel existing places provide the right physical characteristics to enable people to become more physically active. Services that a Framework user may wish to receive include:- * Review and critique of developing masterplans (using the Active Design Checklist) to offer advice on how these can be amended to promote an enhanced sporting offer and high levels of physical activity * Generic and project specific application of 'active design' principles within development proposals and schemes * Development of and advice on design codes, policy and design guides by local authorities or site developers which place a strong emphasis on sport, physical activity, and health objectives with the aim of creating Active Environments * Co-creation with local communities and consultation around creating active environments, design codes/guides and early design concepts; and master planning * Use of existing tools and development of new approaches which promote behaviour change through walkable communities, connected routes, co-location, networks of open space and appropriate inclusive and accessible infrastructure * Development of case studies and exemplars of active environments demonstrating a coordinated and holistic approach to the design and operation of streets, neighbourhoods and public open spaces which are promoted and supported by policies, standards, and planning of infrastructure * Review and update Sport England Guidance (and guidance prepared by partner bodies such as OHID, ATE) documents and tools related to Active Environments, such as but not limited to, Active Design Guidance * Provide expert practitioner knowledge to promote Active Environments, including Active Design principles, by leading, inputting and/or facilitating; webinars, seminars, workshops, presentation, site/study tours. * Promote the concept of Active Environments across sectors, such as planning, urban design, highways, development, physical activity/leisure and health. * Statistical analysis and reporting on measuring the impacts of the implementation of active design projects, specifically in relation to impact on physical activity level Please Note two associated LOTS with the SE1184 Active Environments Framework (Total Contract Value 4.5 Million GBP) LOT A - Strategic Outcomes Planning and Leisure Services Delivery (11 Suppliers) LOT B - Assessment of Need (11 Suppliers)

Lot Information

Strategic Outcomes Planning and Leisure Services Delivery

Supports partners in developing a strategic approach to investment in sport and physical activity along with project management skills and expertise to procure and implement new leisure operating contract arrangements.

Assessments of Need

Support the development and use of assessments of need for sport and recreation facilities.

Urban Design Services

Provision of master planning and design services to support the creation and maintenance of Active Environments, with a focus on ensuring that new developments and works to remodel existing places provide the right physical characteristics to enable people to become more physically active.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080519-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£49,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sport England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3QF
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
31
Supplier Names

Arkwood Ltd

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Bennett Leisure and Planning Limited

Continuum Sport and Leisure

Continuum Sport and Leisure Limited

David Lock Associates

FMG Consulting Limited

Fabrik Ltd

Fathom Consultancy Solutions Limited

Gillespies

Harper Perry Ltd

ICF Consulting Services Ltd

Knight Kavanagh and Page

Knight Kavanagh and Page Limited

Land Use Consultants Ltd

Mace Consult Ltd

Max Associated Holdings Ltd

Max Associates Holdings Limited

Miova Ltd

My Leisure Consultant Limited

Place Services

RPT Consulting Limited

SYSTRA Limited

Space and Place

Sport Planning Consultant Ltd

Strategic Leisure Limited

Stuart Todd Associates Ltd

The Sport Leisure and Culture Consultancy

The Sports Consultancy

Urban Foresight Limited

Urban Movement Ltd

Further Information

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