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title: "PROVISION OF A FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD, CREWE"
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# PROVISION OF A FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD, CREWE

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44378b93-ecc2-467b-92d3-70d7e753aa91

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Football Development Partner for King George V Playing Field in Crewe. The contract, awarded to Crewe Football Club, aims to address the shortfall of two third-generation (3G) artificial grass pitches in the area, identified in the Council's Playing Pitch & Outdoor Sport Strategy. This project, valued at £2.1 million, will include the development of a 3G pitch and associated facilities, with the contract period running from 1st July 2024 to 30th April 2045. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the initial tender period closing on 18th March 2024 and contracts beginning on 15th April 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, leisure, sports, and related fields. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suited to participate, given the emphasis on local development. The successful partnership with Crewe Football Club indicates a strong potential for collaboration with community-focused entities. Companies with expertise in architectural, engineering, and sports facility construction can leverage this project to gain visibility and expand their portfolio in public sector projects, fostering business growth within the region.

## Notice

The project has been identified as a unique opportunity for Cheshire East Council to drive forward the provision of both football pitches and facilities within Crewe by working with a local development partner and the Football Foundation to achieve this. The Council's Playing Pitch & Outdoor Sport Strategy (draft 2023 - to be adopted 2024) identifies a shortfall of two third generation artificial grass (3G) pitches within the Crewe area, this project will help to reduce this shortfall. The scope is for the provision of a Football Development Partner for King George V Playing Field, Crewe. Following initial feasibility works, there appears to be scope, subject to the relevant consents being obtained, to develop a 3G pitch with associated ancillary facilities on the site. The estimated contract value above is based on a concession value. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk Organisations will be invited to bid and will need to provide the additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN708524. The values given in this notice are only estimations - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89c032f3-60d9-4e17-bd46-617990527a5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Apr 2045 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,100,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| 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 | CREWE FOOTBALL CLUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89c032f3-60d9-4e17-bd46-617990527a5c
- 14 Feb 2024 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13870f28-f941-403f-9d57-41ec91f36c8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89c032f3-60d9-4e17-bd46-617990527a5c
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13870f28-f941-403f-9d57-41ec91f36c8b
  14th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

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