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30 Jun 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

Elmbridge Borough Council, a public authority in Esher, United Kingdom, has initiated an active tender process titled "EBC KB Churchfields Recreation Ground – Consultation for Skate Park." This procurement, classified under Market and Economic Research Services, invites businesses to submit comprehensive bids for conducting consultations with the local community regarding the proposed skate park. The objective is to produce a report and proposal based on consultation results, which will inform future procurement exercises. The tender process, currently in the tender stage, follows an open competition method below the threshold, with submissions due by 28th July 2026 at 12:00 BST. The enquiry period closes on 14th July 2026 at 17:00 BST, and the expected contract period spans from 2nd September 2026 to 13th October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, economic research services, and related consultancy, as it requires innovative and precise responses to ensure compliance and value for money. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, community consultation, and report production for public sector projects will find this project aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses adept in skate park or recreational facility planning and design may leverage this consultation process to secure further work as the project develops. The gross contract value is set at £18,000, with a focus on delivering valuable insights and recommendations for the Elmbridge Borough community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EBC KB Churchfields Recreation Ground - Consultation for Skate Park

Notice Description

Project requirements: 1.2.1 A diverse and even consultation (physical and / or digital) with the local community. The outputs of this consultation will be the following: 1.2.2 A report of the consultation results which will be made publicly available by the council 1.2.3 A proposal document of recommendations of how to use the space based on the consultation results. This will be made publicly available by the council. 1.2.4 A summarised version of the consultation results and proposal to be used in a procurement exercise. 1.2.5 To be considered, tenderers are expected to submit a thorough and concise bid response for this tender. In accordance with the Technical Specification document. Tenderers are invited to visit the site prior to submitting a detailed response to ensure they satisfy themselves with the site and requirements to be able to submit an innovative response that ensures compliance and value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c09c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061449-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79311400 - Economic research services

79312000 - Market-testing services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH 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
ESHER
Postcode
KT10 9SD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Esher
Westminster Constituency
Esher and Walton

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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