Daventry Country Park Lease 2025-2030

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a direct procurement process for the lease of land at Daventry Country Park from 2025 to 2030. This process allows for the occupation, management, and operation of the park as a publicly accessible green space. The contract was awarded to the Canal and River Trust and was formalised on 30th July 2020. The procurement relates to services in the land rental or sale sector, encompassing regions across the United Kingdom. This procedure was conducted below the threshold and without competition, fulfilling the legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in park management, environmental services, or facilities operations, offering a platform to showcase expertise in public space stewardship. Companies that specialise in community engagement, leisure services, or environmental conservation may find growth potential in partnering with local authorities for similar projects. Although the procurement has been completed, similar upcoming opportunities can benefit businesses ready to engage in public sector contracts with a focus on enhancing community assets.

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Notice Title

Daventry Country Park Lease 2025-2030

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council has entered into a lease arrangement for the land at Daventry Country Park. The lease relates to the occupation, management, and operation of Daventry Country Park as a publicly accessible country park and green space. The arrangement enables the continued use, stewardship, and maintenance of the site for recreation, leisure, environmental management, and community benefit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b022
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70320000 - Land rental or sale services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£154,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANAL AND RIVER TRUST

Further Information

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