Planning

The Paddocks Refurb

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 15:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Benfleet, is in the planning phase of a tender for the refurbishment of The Paddocks, specifically converting the 1066 bar and upstairs rooms into an Active Wellbeing Hub. This project, titled "The Paddocks Refurb", falls under the "works" category, focusing on refurbishment efforts and is expected to be executed across various regions of the United Kingdom. As part of the current planning stage, interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the preliminary market engagement notice by submitting completed questionnaires by 29 May 2026. The refurbishment project is scheduled to commence on 21 September 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the refurbishment and construction sectors, particularly those capable of delivering innovative solutions for public facility upgrades. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in building projects or wellness-related developments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth through substantial project involvement and potential future collaborations with local government entities. The estimated contract value underscores the project's scale, offering sustainable development opportunities for the businesses involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Paddocks Refurb

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council is undertaking this market engagement exercise for the comprehensive refurbishment of The Paddocks. This procurement specifically targets the transformation of the 1066 bar and designated upstairs rooms into a state-of-the-art Active Wellbeing Hub. Full information to be provided at tender stage

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are to read the PME document in the document area and respond to the questionnaire. Suppliers may email a copy of the completed questionnaire to claire.sargeant@essex.gov.uk, as well as submitting it via the Open system, using reference OPEN20261033 https://www.open-uk.org/ The deadline to submit completed questionnaires is 5pm, Friday 29 May 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043590-2026
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 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
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Further Information

Notice Documents

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