Planning

Mampitts Community Hub Construction Contract

SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Shaftesbury Town Council is initiating a public procurement process for the construction of the Mampitts Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury. The procurement falls under the construction work industry category and is located in the UKK25 region of the United Kingdom. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice posted on 3rd February 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the preliminary market engagement, which is set to conclude by 10th March 2026. The official tender process will begin soon after, with further details to be published via Find a Tender. The project involves constructing a one and a half storey Community Hub, with works including building construction, utilities, and landscape enhancements aimed at improving the public realm.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and regional contractors experienced in community building projects. The contract will follow a below-threshold Open Procedure, offering a straightforward and manageable scope with minimal technical risks. The design combines energy efficiency with modern compliance standards, focusing on long-term sustainability and lower running costs. Successful bidders will benefit from working with a collaborative client team from Shaftesbury Town Council, ensuring clear communication and timely decisions. The Mampitts Community Hub is poised to become a vital civic facility, offering flexible spaces for various community activities and thereby contributing to the local neighbourhood's growth and support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mampitts Community Hub Construction Contract

Notice Description

Construction of a new one and a half storey Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury (SP7 8PG). Works include building construction, utilities, external areas, and landscape enhancements that improve the overall setting and public realm. The Hub is intended as a flexible, multiuse facility supporting community groups, wellbeing activities, small events, family programmes and general local services. This preliminary market engagement notice provides potential suppliers of an upcoming tender by Shaftesbury Town Council. The tender would be a below-threshold Open Procedure (single-stage) tender for the new Mampitts Community Hub. The contract will be a JCT intermediate contract with Contractor Design Portion applicable in respect of some elements. Why this opportunity is attractive to contractors: Straightforward, single storey building with coordinated design and planning permission already secured. Clear, conventional construction with minimal technical risk and a practical specification. Energy efficient design with modern, sensible compliance requirements and a focus on reducing long-term running costs. Landscape and public realm improvements that visibly enhance the local environment and create a strong sense of place. Positive and collaborative client team, ensuring clear communication, timely decisions and accessible project leadership. About the project: The Hub provides flexible, multiuser spaces suitable for community groups, wellbeing programmes, family activities, training sessions and small events. Its simple, practical layout keeps construction manageable while delivering longterm community benefit and value. The project supports a growing neighbourhood and provides a highprofile civic facility with strong local support. Please see planning application P/FUL/2024/01856

Planning Information

The Preliminary Market Engagement stage is intended to identify suppliers who may wish to participate in this process and progress to the next stage of the procurement process. There is no formal evaluation or moderation undertaken during this Preliminary Market Engagement stage. The information provided will be used solely to confirm supplier interest and suitability to progress. • Where the council seeks formal tenders then those will be published via Find a Tender. If interested in further updates, please add this as a "watch this notice" alert. To register your interest to this future tender opportunity please email your company name and contact details to: confidential@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk To note: This is a preliminary market assessment only - it is not part of any procurement process. It is intended to provide potential suppliers (either Prime or Supply Chain) with information on a potential upcoming tender opportunity only. Small Medium Enterprises (SME) and regional contractors are encouraged to engage. Experience with community buildings and proactive community engagement practices welcomed. As part of this preliminary market engagement, we are not looking for the following: Solutions to any requirements; i) Formal presented proposals which could be constituted as an offer; ii) Suppliers releasing or offering IPR related information or documents; iii) Evaluation of supplier competencies or capabilities; iv) Short listing, selecting proposals or contracting on the back of this process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009350-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
office@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHAFTESBURY
Postcode
SP7 8LY
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Shaftesbury Town
Westminster Constituency
North Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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