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PM services for GL1 Leisure Centre

Gloucester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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25 Jun 2026 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Oct 2025 at 09:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Sep 2025 at 10:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council has completed a direct award procurement process, engaging The Clarkson Alliance Ltd for project management services at the GL1 Leisure Centre in Gloucester, covering critical capital works as part of a wider leisure service contract with Wealden Leisure. This process involved the provision of comprehensive services, including project management, architectural design, mechanical and electrical services, and fulfilling statutory roles under the NEC4 ECC contracts. The decision, formalised on 14 October 2025, was driven by the necessity for skilled oversight from a trusted partner with whom Gloucester City Council has previously collaborated. The contract commenced on 16 June 2026 and is slated to conclude by 31 July 2027, with a gross value of £1,081,527.60.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction project management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like The Clarkson Alliance Ltd, to leverage expertise in delivering public service projects. Businesses with strong capabilities in engineering, architectural design, and project supervision under the NEC contracts will find this tender especially appealing. Such contracts not only bolster business credentials by aligning with notable municipalities but also foster avenues for sustained collaboration in the realm of public infrastructure enhancement and leisure centre refurbishments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PM services for GL1 Leisure Centre

Notice Description

1) . Provision of Project Management and Cost Management Services (RIBA Stages 0 - 7), including Project Manager services for the NEC4 ECC contracts; 2) . Provision of Architectural/Lead Designer services (RIBA Stages 0-3); 3) . Fulfil the NEC Supervisor role for Architectural elements (Stages 4 -7) for the NEC4 ECC contracts; 4) . Provision of Mechanical and Electrical services (RIBA Stages 0-3); 5) . Fulfil the NEC Supervisor role for MEP elements (Stages 4 -7) for the NEC4 ECC contracts; 6) . Provision of Structural engineering services (RIBA Stages 0-3); 7) . Fulfil the NEC Supervisor role for structural engineering elements (Stages 4 -7) for the NEC4 ECC contracts; 8) . Fulfil Principal Designer duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 ("CDM") for pre contract RIBA Stages; 9) . Fulfill Principal Designer duties under the Building Regulations etc. (Amendment)(England) Regulations 2023 and pursuant to the Building Safety Act 2022 (together the "Building Regulations") for all RIBA stages; and 10) Provision of advice and assistance in respect of the procurement and appointment of Consultants for works at GL1 Leisure Centre.

Procurement Information

A transparency notice was created to explain this. INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBER DECISION RECORD FORM Date of decision: 14 October 2025 Title Leisure Contract - Project Management Award Decision Maker Cabinet Member for Resources (Councillor Declan Wilson) Date published on Forward Plan 6 October 2025 Date report published 6 October 2025 Wards Affected All Wards Key Decision No Decision: To enter into a contract with Clarkson Alliance to deliver the project management function for the capital works associated with the contract and lease awarded to Wealden Leisure T/A Freedom Leisure awarded on 1/3/2025. The award is in line with the proposal set out in the Freedom Leisure bid for the full contract. Reason for decision: The decision is required so that Clarkson Alliance can act on our behalf in the capacity as project manager to oversee and deliver the capital project as outlined in the bid for the full leisure service contract. The service offered by Freedom and Clarkson Alliance is fit for purpose and suitable for the project at hand with Clarkson Alliance having delivered similar projects for a number of other Councils using this same format. Gloucester City Council are satisfied that the service provided by Clarkson Alliance will meet all our needs throughout the project. Although this contract is over PS500,000, this decision can be taken by Cabinet Member as the expenditure has already been approved in the Council's budget as part of the PS8 million capital expenditure programme agreed at council on 19th September 2024. Alternative options considered: To enter into a contract direct with Freedom, however this was discounted due to the impact of VAT exemption on their activities, make VAT on capital costs unrecoverable. Representations received: None Other relevant matters concerning the decision: Clarkson Alliance are a partner of Freedom Leisure, having worked with them on a number of other Council related capital projects. They are a suitably qualified firm that can offer the expertise in the leisure field and ensure that the project is delivered in line with both GCC and Freedom Leisure requirements. They are fully aware of the condition survey that was undertaken as part of the tendering process as well as the ongoing desires for the future of leisure in Gloucester which means they are fully engaged with providing a high quality service. People Impact Assessment (PIA): Screening Stage completed: Yes Full PIA required, completed and attached No Conflicts of interest (including any dispensations granted): None Officer/s consulted: Louisa Davies - Head of Culture and Leisure Andrew Hearne - Head of Place Alison Turner - Head of Finance / Section 151 Hadrian Walters - Financial Services Manager Jayne Wilsdon - Investment Manager Donna Ruck - One Legal Background documents: None Confidential or Exempt Information: No Name of document(s) which are confidential or exempt : N/A Scrutiny (including details of call-in procedure where applicable): This decision will come into force at the expiry of 5 working days from the date of the publication of the decision. Call-in Deadline: 21 October 2025 CONFIRMED AS A TRUE RECORD: We certify that the decision this document records was made in accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 and is a true and accurate record of that decision: Decision Maker: Councillor Declan Wilson Cabinet Member for Resources Date: 14 October 2025 Proper Officer: Jon McGinty Managing Director Date: 14 October 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059fdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059791-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£901,773 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£901,273 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CLARKSON ALLIANCE LTD

Further Information

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