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Professional Consultants for a Feasibility Study (RIBA 0-1) of a New Leisure Centre for Skelmersdale

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 16:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Lancashire Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for professional consultancy services aimed at conducting a feasibility study for a new leisure centre in Skelmersdale. The process involved a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold level, and culminated with a contract award on 21st April 2026 to RAPT Leisure Developments Ltd, an SME based in Bolton. The contract is actively set from 21st April 2026 to 9th April 2027, involving a study categorised under services, specifically feasibility studies for regional leisure facilities. This procurement is aligned with the sub-central government's public authority classification, highlighting the council's commitment to local development in the UKD47 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural consultancy, feasibility analysis, and project management, particularly those already operating within the recreational and leisure construction sectors. SMEs, especially those possessing experience in multi-disciplinary feasibility studies and comparative site appraisals, will find this opportunity advantageous. The project requires a robust approach to deliver reports and concept options that assist local government in informed decision-making, offering a pathway for growth by connecting businesses with strategic public sector projects in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Consultants for a Feasibility Study (RIBA 0-1) of a New Leisure Centre for Skelmersdale

Notice Description

West Lancashire Borough Council (WLBC) is seeking to appoint a consultant team to deliver a multi-disciplinary feasibility study and comparative site appraisal for new leisure provision in Skelmersdale. This commission will focus on producing a robust feasibility report, a refined brief, and high-level concept options that enable Members to make an informed decision on the future of leisure facilities in the borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040174-2026
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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 6-12 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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DH
Post Town
Liverpool
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
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPT LEISURE DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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