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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 15:30

TenderUpdate

23 Feb 2026 at 12:40

TenderUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 10:00

TenderUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 11:46

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Withy Grove Park and Car Park Improvements" project was conducted by South Ribble Borough Council, located at the Civic Centre, W Paddock, Leyland, United Kingdom. The project, which falls under the industry category of construction, aimed to enhance park facilities at Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6YJ. The procurement followed an open method, specifically a below-threshold open competition. The process included multiple stages, starting from tender announcements in early January 2026, followed by submission extensions, and concluding with the award and contract in July 2026. The contract was signed on 1st July 2026 and is set to conclude by 17th July 2026. Prescott Special Projects Ltd emerged as the contracted supplier.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in park and infrastructure improvements. The procurement valued the criteria of price, quality, and social value, allowing companies that can provide competitive pricing and innovative solutions with added social impact to excel. Companies interested in similar government projects should pay attention to such criteria and the preferred use of electronic submission platforms like "The Chest" for bidding. This contract marks a significant growth opportunity for suitable businesses to expand their portfolio and build strong relationships with local government authorities like South Ribble Borough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Withy Grove Park and Car Park Improvements

Notice Description

South Ribble Borough Council are invited quotes for the Withy Grove Park main entrance alterations and park improvement works, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge PR5 6YJ

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061874-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£239,508 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Ribble Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Prescott Special Projects Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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