--- title: "Consultancy requirement Pennington Flash Country Park Master & Business Plan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-19" --- # Consultancy requirement Pennington Flash Country Park Master & Business Plan Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-841859a0-1c9e-4106-b8d3-749adf614807.json) ## Summary Wigan Council is seeking to appoint a consultant or consultant team for the consultancy requirement related to the Masterplan and Business Plan development for Pennington Flash Country Park. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as business and management consultancy and related services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submission set for 16 March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 14 May 2018 and conclude by 28 September 2018, with a total estimated value of £50,000. The procurement process uses an 'Other' method, focusing on enhancing the site’s ecological value and community impact, which is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in urban planning, environmental management, and community engagement. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender aligns well with their capabilities. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and community enhancement, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering partnerships that can positively affect local lifestyles and ecological conservation efforts. ## Notice Wigan Council, in conjunction with Inspiring healthy lifestyles (Ihl) are seeking to appoint a suitable consultant or consultant team to lead on the development of a Masterplan for Pennington Flash Country Park. Pennington Flash Country Park is defined as a key strategic Park within Wigan and attracts a significant volume of visitors, many of which are attracted to the site by the regionally important wetlands and biodiversity. The site includes an area that is a designated Local Nature Reserve (statutory designation) and a Grade A Site of Biological Importance. IHL working with Natural England are also working to have part of the site designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest to reflect its high regional ecological value. Ihl are Wigan Council's partner for the management of Leisure and Physical Activity, responsible for the development of activities and enhancement of the sites' impact on the health and wellbeing objectives of the borough. Wigan Council as landlord for the site have retained the responsibility for overall Strategic development, grounds and building maintenance. Significant potential exists to further develop Pennington Flash and enhance the impact on the local and regional communities that the site serves. In addition, the potential to establish key strategic partnerships with agencies and organisations with aims and objectives aligned with the opportunities that the site can facilitate through development is considerable. This brief is focused on the appointment of a suitably qualified consultant or consultant team who can lead on the development of a Masterplan and supporting Business plan with quantified programmes of capital investment. All information relating to the tender can be found by following the link to the advert Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01a4f5f6-5d15-e811-80ea-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3a3919-4dc6-46df-8347-114d6424b8ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2018 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3a3919-4dc6-46df-8347-114d6424b8ba - 19 Feb 2018 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3a3919-4dc6-46df-8347-114d6424b8ba - 19 Feb 2018 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3a3919-4dc6-46df-8347-114d6424b8ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3a3919-4dc6-46df-8347-114d6424b8ba 19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=01a4f5f6-5d15-e811-80ea-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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