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PR003 - RLT Strategic Review

ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 14:17

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27 Aug 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Rossendale Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government, engaging in a strategic review of Rossendale Leisure Trust's operations. The project titled "PR003 - RLT Strategic Review" falls under the services category with a key focus on project management consultancy. Located in Bacup, United Kingdom, the process was completed following a limited competition under Lot A of the SE1184 Sport England Active Environments Framework. The relevant contract period started on 12th September 2025 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2025. The procurement method opted for was below threshold with limited competition, facilitating strategic insights into the leisure sector.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on project management consultancy services, particularly SMEs. Given the limited competition nature of the tender, businesses with expertise in strategic leisure planning and consultancy can establish and strengthen their foothold in the public sector market. The winning bidder, STRATEGIC LEISURE LIMITED, an SME, illustrates the potential for smaller firms to compete successfully. Firms with a solid understanding of public sector workflows and those capable of offering innovative solutions in strategic planning are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR003 - RLT Strategic Review

Notice Description

Awarded following a mini competition under Lot A of the SE1184 Sport England Active Environments Framework. The contract supports a strategic review of Rossendale Leisure Trust's operations and future planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ed4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069007-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Fenton-Clough
Contact Email
kevinfentonclough@rossendalebc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BACUP
Postcode
OL13 0BB
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rossendale
Electoral Ward
Britannia & Lee Mill
Westminster Constituency
Rossendale and Darwen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGIC LEISURE

Further Information

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