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24 Jul 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has completed its procurement process under a selective method for the project titled "SOL Solihull Leisure Centre Options Appraisal and Feasibility 2026." This project aims to conduct a comprehensive appraisal of future leisure management options for the Solihull area, including a detailed feasibility study on refurbishment, redevelopment, or alternative solutions. The procurement has been awarded under the framework below the threshold, with a contract signed on 3rd July 2026, and the period running from 6th July 2026 to 5th January 2027. The main procurement category is services, focusing on project management and development consultancy, located in the West Midlands (UKG32), United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project management and development consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative and cost-effective solutions could be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. With a gross contract value of £59,460, this procurement can serve as a valuable portfolio addition, enhancing business prestige and establishing relationships with public sector bodies such as Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. Additionally, participation in such government contracts can open doors to further tenders in the public sector consultancy industry.

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Notice Title

SOL Solihull Leisure Centre Options Appraisal and Feasibility 2026

Notice Description

Solihull Council has awarded a contract to deliver a comprehensive appraisal of future leisure management options for Solihull. This will include a detailed feasibility study assessing refurbishment, redevelopment, or alternative solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070501-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jan 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
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN 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
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAX ASSOCIATES (HOLDINGS)LTD

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