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Castleford Strategic Regeneration Partnership

Wakefield Council

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25 Oct 2026 at 18:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council appointed a strategic regeneration partner to help deliver a long-term housing and economic growth programme in Castleford, aiming to transform it into a distinctive, sustainable riverside market town. The work combines development strategy and coordination with delivery support: aligning regeneration initiatives, coordinating public and private sector activity, and unlocking housing, employment and investment opportunities. It also covers town-centre revitalisation, including public realm improvements and a riverside park, better connectivity and infrastructure, and placemaking that draws on Castleford’s heritage, culture and tourism potential. The partner is expected to work with the Council and public-sector regeneration partners, including Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Delivery is focused on Castleford and its surrounding strategic regeneration area in the Wakefield District.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Wakefield Council selected Morgan Sindall Consortium LLP and Muse Places Limited as the regeneration partners. The contract was signed on 16 October 2026, with a partnership period of 10–15 years. Its stated contract value is £40 million. The selection used a further competition under the Pagabo Developer-Led Framework for mixed-use development in Yorkshire and the Humber; the procedure is recorded as limited, without a separately published competition call. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%. The process concerned one development-partner requirement covering regeneration across Castleford. The procurement description says the main Development Agreement was intended to follow successful completion of a Pre-Development Agreement and was subject to approval.

This requirement favours a development partner able to combine commercial expertise with the capacity to coordinate a complex, place-based regeneration programme. A credible competitor would need a strong record of delivering housing and economic growth, developing commercially viable investment strategies, and bringing public and private stakeholders together. Experience leveraging strategic land assets and attracting investment would be relevant, alongside the ability to shape town-centre development, public realm, connectivity and infrastructure improvements. The brief also calls for innovation and an understanding of how cultural, heritage and tourism assets can contribute to sustainable placemaking. Suppliers should be able to work collaboratively with a local authority and public-sector regeneration bodies, while maintaining a long-term focus across connected development and community outcomes. The awarded partnership demonstrates demand for this integrated mix of development, commercial and coordination capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Castleford Strategic Regeneration Partnership

Notice Description

The appointment a regeneration partner for Castleford that has the capacity, and a commercial skill set complement the existing Regeneration Team. The appointed partner will work with the Council, with the support of public sector regeneration partners such as Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). The partner will also have the ability to utilise their commercial expertise to identify and influence the development and delivery of the long-term growth and regeneration opportunities that Castleford has to offer. Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint a Strategic Regeneration Partner (SRP) to support the delivery of a transformational long-term, 10-15 year place-based housing and economic growth regeneration programme for Castleford. The SRP will have commercial expertise, capacity, a track record of delivery, and innovation to help realise the Council's vision of transforming Castleford into a vibrant, sustainable, and distinctive riverside market town. The Strategic Regeneration Partner will * Deliver a commercially viable, long-term housing and economic growth regeneration and investment strategy that unlocks Castleford's full potential. * Accelerate housing and economic growth across the Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA), leveraging strategic land assets. * Enhance connectivity, infrastructure, and public realm to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities. * Revitalise Castleford's town centre through dynamic commercial development and integration of cultural and heritage assets. * Attract and secure public and private investment to support the delivery of transformational regeneration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will be for a development partner for Castleford, to guide and coordinate regeneration across the town. It will: * Align existing and future initiatives (e.g. Towns Fund, Pride in Places Programme) under a unified strategic vision. * Coordinate public and private sector efforts to unlock housing, employment, and placemaking opportunities. * Support town centre revitalisation, including public realm improvements and a new riverside park. * Enhance connectivity and infrastructure to attract investment and support business growth. * Celebrate Castleford's heritage and culture through placemaking and tourism initiatives. * Ensure regeneration is holistic, future-focused, and economically sustainable, positioning Castleford as a vibrant riverside market town within West Yorkshire. Following the successful conclusion of the Pre-Development Agreement, it is Wakefield Council's intention to award the main Development Agreement which is subject to approval.

Options: This partnership will operate for a 10-15 year period.

Procurement Information

Further competition exercise under the Pagabo Developer-Led Framework Lot 3c (PS40m+) Mixed Use Yorkshire & Humber Region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078fae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100786-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211360 - Urban development construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wakefield Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Postcode Area
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Muse Places Limited

Further Information

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