Tender

Lion Joint Venture - SPV - Wyre Forest District Council

WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:59

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wyre Forest District Council is for the "Lion Joint Venture - SPV" project, aimed at redeveloping the Lion Fields site in Kidderminster. This tender is in the tender update stage as of 3rd June 2026. The project falls under the 'works' category, with specific focus on construction, site development, urban development construction, real estate development services, as well as architectural, engineering and planning services. The procurement is conducted via a competitive flexible procedure, and businesses interested in expressing interest must do so by 1st July 2026. The contract period is from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and real estate development sectors, with a gross value of £35 million. Companies that specialise in urban development, architectural and engineering services, and construction project management could particularly benefit. The joint venture arrangement provides a collaborative business growth environment, making this contract attractive for firms with experience in public-sector projects. Additionally, firms looking to expand or establish themselves in the Kidderminster area stand to gain from the site's strategic redevelopment location. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified businesses will be considered, emphasising quality in award criteria.

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Notice Title

Lion Joint Venture - SPV - Wyre Forest District Council

Notice Description

The Authority (Wyre Forest District Council) wishes to appoint a Development Partner for the redevelopment of the Lion Fields site in Kidderminster ("Subject Site") through a contractual Joint Venture ("JV") arrangement. In March 2025, the Cabinet endorsed the Kidderminster Town Centre Feasibility Study's (LF9) recommendation for a residential redevelopment of the Lion Fields site, which includes the former Wyre Forest Glades leisure centre site, Bromsgrove St Car Park and Worcester St sites. Collectively, the site(s) extend to a total of 1.72 ha (4.25 acres).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052378-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111291 - Site-development work

45211360 - Urban development construction work

70110000 - Development services of real estate

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WEST MERCIA POLICE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 7WF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

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