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11 Jun 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ashton Square Project and Cost Management Services" has been completed by Wigan Council, based in Wigan, UK. This tender involved providing project and cost management services as part of the Our Future Ashton regeneration programme to develop a new public square in Ashton town centre. The procurement falls under the services industry category with a focus on business and management consultancy and related services. The contract was awarded to MAKE (NW) Ltd, with the contract signed on 11 June 2026 and scheduled to run from 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2027. This contract was procured using a "below threshold - unknown" method, and the total gross contract value amounts to £57,840.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project and cost management services. Companies that excel in providing innovative consultancy and management solutions in urban regeneration projects will find this type of contract particularly beneficial. Organisations with experience in delivering flexible community-centric infrastructure will be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. SMEs like MAKE (NW) Ltd, with a focus on business consultancy services, are well-suited to compete and succeed in delivering strategic value for local government projects aimed at urban improvement and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Ashton Square Project and Cost Management Services

Notice Description

As part of the Our Future Ashton regeneration programme, work is underway to create a new public square in Ashton town centre which will include a new market offer and flexible space to be used for events and community activity. This appointment is to provide project management and cost management services for the delivery of market kiosks and associated infrastructure within Ashton Square.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKE (NW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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