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title: "APPOINTMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT A PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY ASSESSMENT FOR CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# APPOINTMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT A PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY ASSESSMENT FOR CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0202ec4f-e0fc-410a-853e-987011ece6b1

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## Summary

South Ribble Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "APPOINTMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO CARRY OUT A PLAYING PITCH STRATEGY ASSESSMENT FOR CENTRAL LANCASHIRE." The contract, classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73200000), was specifically aimed at assessing playing pitches in Central Lancashire, involving authorities such as Chorley Council and Preston City Council. The award valued at £58,000 has been granted to Knight, Kavanagh & Page. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th August 2024, and the contract will run from 10th October 2024 to 19th December 2025, covering the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for research and development consultancies and firms focusing on sporting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete in such frameworks, fitting within the Council’s call-off from a framework agreement procurement method. Businesses with expertise in consultancy services for public sector projects will find this tender appealing, presenting an opportunity to engage with local authorities and contribute to public sector development in the sports and recreational spaces.

## Notice

South Ribble Borough Council (the Council) is invited quotations through the Sport England framework Lot B on behalf of the Central Lancashire Authorities comprising Chorley Council, Preston City Council and South Ribble Borough Council (the Councils) on the terms set out in this project brief for the appointment of a consultant to carry out a playing pitch strategy assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6b919a-1149-4437-98ad-f041c274580d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNIGHT, KAVANAGH & PAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6b919a-1149-4437-98ad-f041c274580d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd6b919a-1149-4437-98ad-f041c274580d
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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