Tender

Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) for the London Borough of Hounslow

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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13 May 2026 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow has initiated a tender for a new Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) to encompass all playing pitches and sports facilities across the borough. This project aims to guide planning and investment decisions from 2020 to 2041 to enhance public health and support strategic planning. The tender is currently in the active stage, with key deadlines including the enquiry period closing on 2nd June 2026, and tenders to be submitted by 11th June 2026. The strategy, vital for future capital investment and planning, falls under the services category and involves research and development services. The total contract value is £36,000, with the work spanning from 13th July 2026 to 12th July 2027. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing electronic submissions via the London Tenders Portal.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility consultancy services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, due to its open procurement nature and focus on strategic planning and research. Firms with expertise in developing plans for public health improvement and capital investment through sports facilities would find this tender beneficial for business growth. The contract award criteria prioritise quality at 60% and cost at 40%, providing a competitive arena for businesses that can deliver comprehensive, evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions for enhancing community sports facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) for the London Borough of Hounslow

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a new Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) covering all pitches and other formal & informal sports facilities across the borough. The current Playing Pitch Strategy, completed after a review in 2017 and due to run until 2030, is reaching end-of-life, and a new strategy is required to cover the period from 2020 - 2041. This document should constitute a thorough review of sports facilities across the borough with an eye to guiding future planning and capital investment decisions. The key objectives of the strategy are twofold: * To improve public health by encouraging more people in Hounslow to get more active through ensuring facilities for playing pitch sports of appropriate quality are both available and accessible. * To provide the Council and its partners with a robust document with an evidence base that can be reliably used to support spatial planning decisions and inform capital investment plans and external funding bids for new and/or enhanced playing pitch sports facilities. For further details please refer to the tender documents via the London tenders portal on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d4b2c9d-d94d-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044112-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

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