--- title: "Homes England - Construction of Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club, Preston, Lancashire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)" published: "2025-06-30" --- # Homes England - Construction of Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club, Preston, Lancashire Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-223c36b4-ed05-45d0-a714-8533cbf4cdce.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the construction of the Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club in Preston, Lancashire, is spearheaded by Homes England. This initiative involves the design and construction of a new sports facility, including a clubhouse, football pitch, and multiple other recreational amenities at the former Whittingham Hospital site. Notably, the industry category relates to construction work for leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. Initially published on 15th August 2024, the procurement followed an open procedure. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd on 4th April 2025. The contract's duration extends from 16th May 2025 to 15th May 2028, valued at approximately £6.2 million. Key deadlines included a tender submission that was extended to 25th October 2024. This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs in the construction and infrastructure sectors, as the project is open to SMEs and not restricted to larger companies. The redevelopment will require extensive ground improvement, structural, mechanical, and electrical works, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in these areas. The project not only promises development in terms of infrastructure but also offers a diverse range of works, including demolition, landscaping, and electrical installations like EV charging stations, thus appealing to a variety of subcontractors and specialist firms. Companies with experience in leisure and recreational facilities, especially those related to sports infrastructure, would be particularly well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. ## Notice Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to design and build a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, Preston, PR3 2JE. The scheme will see major redevelopment of the existing Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club (WGSSC), once the staff club when the hospital was in use. Works will see delivery of new clubhouse, 11 a-side football pitch, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), caravan/camping area, car parking and associated ancillary landscaping. The established bowling green will be retained within the scheme. The Works comprise but are not limited too the following: * Phasing arrangements as outlined in the tender documents * Ground improvement works for new clubhouse and kiosk building foundation * Maintain existing services during the works and provision of all incoming services * Structure for the new clubhouse and external terrace area including provision of a canopy * Construction of retaining walls, stairs and provision of step free access (i.e. ramps) * Installation of surface and foul drainage and connection to the surrounding drainage network * External cladding and finishes and internal structures, finishes, fixtures and fittings * Provision of mechanical and electrical services including PV panel installation * Delivery of an 11 a-side grass football pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) * Caravan and main car park construction including road markings and lighting * External works including waste collection and elsan point construction, cycle parking facilities * Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facility and pop-up electric sockets for caravan park * Construction of new kiosk building, storage and away team shelter for bowling club * New storage facility with grass cutting shelter for the club * Provision of a play area with natural timber pay equipment * Hard and soft landscaping as specified * Site clearance and disposal of items as specified * Demolition of the existing clubhouse and remediation of the ground post demolition Please note the 36 month contract duration stated in this notice is the construction phase of 12 months, plus the longest defects period of 24 months. The tender deadline has now been extended to 2pm, Friday 25 October 2024. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the Homes England eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through Homes Englands eTendering system. If not already registered, Suppliers must register at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. The privacy notice aims to give you information on how Homes England collects and processes personal data provided to us, including information that you provide directly, and tell you about your rights and how the law protects you. Please refer to our Privacy Notice at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter for further information. If the Contract relates to asbestos removal Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17db8b3-2858-4bcc-8958-853c76af8c9b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2023 | | Award date | 3 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 15 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,200,000 | | 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2GN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WALTER CAREFOOT & SONS (CONSTRUCTION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants ## Release History - 30 Jun 2025 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17db8b3-2858-4bcc-8958-853c76af8c9b - 11 Oct 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4ff291-e04f-4f0a-a8f1-c8390435a219 - 26 Sep 2024 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb865db-fdbd-490e-8d1d-9d37135a100c - 15 Aug 2024 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2d2c8b-81e9-4199-b2f2-77a44829ed76 - 25 Aug 2023 at 12:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ed672e-e771-4ca2-933a-bb8f86e2992c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17db8b3-2858-4bcc-8958-853c76af8c9b 30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da4ff291-e04f-4f0a-a8f1-c8390435a219 11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bb865db-fdbd-490e-8d1d-9d37135a100c 26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df2d2c8b-81e9-4199-b2f2-77a44829ed76 15th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ed672e-e771-4ca2-933a-bb8f86e2992c 25th August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d46f4624-b941-ee11-8124-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=7e13bcf7-ba41-ee11-8124-005056b64545 Link to Early Engagement Questionnaire - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=740b84da-7755-ef11-812e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=9fb0669c-7855-ef11-812e-005056b64545 Link to the Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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