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title: "Carlton Active"
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# Carlton Active

Buyer: GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c57cb9-5246-4fc4-b67d-8cd9530e82f5

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## Summary

Gedling Borough Council is progressing with the "Carlton Active" project, a public procurement call-off contract via the UK Leisure Framework. The contract, valued at £647,342.58, focuses on the redevelopment of the Richard Herrod Centre into a new Leisure, Wellbeing, and Community Centre located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. It encompasses the pre-construction phase (RIBA Stage 2), involving concept design development and detailed feasibility studies. The procurement method used is a selective process from a framework agreement, and it falls under the construction consultancy services category, with additional efforts in feasibility study. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award date published on 3rd December 2025, following a tender period that ended on 1st December 2025. The contract period spans from 2nd December 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), involved in construction consultancy and feasibility studies. The focus on leisure and community centre development means that businesses with expertise in architectural design, structural and MEP services, and environmental planning will find suitable avenues for growth. The comprehensive requirements outlined in the tender, including technical site surveys, outline designs, planning consultations, and performance specifications, make it an attractive proposition for firms experienced in project execution within the leisure and construction industries. Alliance Leisure Services Ltd, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to this opportunity, highlighting potential for similar enterprises to engage in future projects that contribute to regional development and community engagement.

## Notice

This requirement is a call-off contract using the UK Leisure Framework https://leisureframework.co.uk/ which is a specialist procurement framework supporting leisure centre building. The contract delivers the Carlton Active pre-construction phase (RIBA Stage 2) and will develop the concept design and establish the detailed feasibility for the redevelopment of the Richard Herrod Centre into a new Leisure, Wellbeing and Community Centre. This stage will define the project brief, confirm the facility mix, undertake technical site surveys, develop outline designs, and prepare the initial cost plan. It will also include early engagement with planning, environmental, and accessibility requirements to inform the concept and secure a clear, deliverable design and budget position for progression to RIBA Stage 3. RIBA 2 A Stage Report Pack including: o A detailed Project Execution Plan, outline risk register, and estimated timeline for project delivery. o A robust budget cost estimate. o Planning 'Pre-App' consultations, if applicable. o Review and proposal of any surveys required to develop the RIBA 4 Technical Design. Outline Architectural Information comprising: o Accommodation Schedule. o Site Plans - Existing and Proposed. o General Arrangement (GA) Plans and Sections. o Concept Massing and Elevations. o 3D Visuals of key external and internal spaces. o Outline Performance Specifications. o FF&E Schedule of Assumptions. Production of Structural Information comprising: o Outline Structural Strategy. o Recommendations on the need for further surveys, assessments or investigations. o Recommendations on statutory and legal approvals required. Production of MEP Services Information comprising: o Outline Mechanical and Electrical Strategy. o Outline Performance Specifications for mechanical, electrical and public health systems. o Preliminary plant space and services distribution layouts (including pool filtration). o Cost confidence MEP cost plan (based on PS/m2 indicative outline solutions). o Attendance at meetings (site-based or virtual) with coordination between consultants and key subcontractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c05a0b2-aaa9-4fd6-94ab-685bfe76467d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £647,342 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £647,342 |
| 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 | GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Ernehale |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c05a0b2-aaa9-4fd6-94ab-685bfe76467d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c05a0b2-aaa9-4fd6-94ab-685bfe76467d
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://leisureframework.co.uk/

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