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Quotation for Lead Design Services for the improvement of Astley Park Playing Field and Pavilion

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council has awarded a contract for Lead Design Services focused on improving Astley Park Playing Field and Pavilion, located in the UKD47 region, part of the United Kingdom. This procurement process, governed by the UK's "Below threshold - limited competition" method, concluded with the awarding of the contract announced on 22nd December 2025. The improvement project targets the development of a new sports pitch drainage system and the refurbishment of the existing sports pavilion to align with current FA guidelines, with a planned operational readiness by September 2026. The contract commenced on 31st October 2025 and runs until 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in sports facility design and renovation. The contract, valued at £39,000, calls for skilled, experienced consultants with the capacity to deliver detailed design specifications and manage the project to completion. Companies like STEVE WELLS ASSOCIATES LIMITED, which has successfully secured this opportunity, exemplify the type of business well-suited to this procurement, especially those that can operate efficiently within sub-central government sectors.

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Notice Title

Quotation for Lead Design Services for the improvement of Astley Park Playing Field and Pavilion

Notice Description

This request for submission of quotations relates to the procurement of suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide Lead Designer Services to develop a detailed design specification, supporting documentation and manage the delivery of improvements to the existing Astley Park playing field which requires a new sports pitch drainage system and existing sports pavilion which requires a refurbishment to meet current FA guidelines. The aim is to carry out the works to the pitches and pavilion to enable then to be used from September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085355-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEVE WELLS ASSOCIATES

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