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title: "Lot 4B - Ulverston Leisure Centre - Demand and Design Commission"
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buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
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# Lot 4B - Ulverston Leisure Centre - Demand and Design Commission

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8439c9a2-52c6-4be3-9680-041bb50b003d

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has awarded a contract for Lot 4B - Ulverston Leisure Centre - Demand and Design Commission, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The aim is to review and potentially redesign existing sports and leisure provisions in Ulverston, aligning with community needs and strategic health outcomes. This open procurement process was completed, and the contract was awarded to WSP UK Limited, a large-scale firm. The contract period begins on 18th April 2024 and ends on 25th July 2025, facilitating extensive development over more than a year. Though the tender stage is now complete, it previously had a deadline on 26th January 2024, with services to be implemented predominantly in England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, especially those able to transition traditional services into active wellbeing solutions. Small and medium enterprises would have found this tender particularly accessible due to the procurement method being open. Companies with expertise in designing and assessing leisure facilities, with a focus on community engagement and strategic health outcomes, would have been well-positioned to compete for this contract. Although the tender has been awarded, the project sets a precedent for future opportunities in similar projects focusing on community and health-oriented infrastructure improvements.

## Notice

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to: a) Undertake a review of the existing sports & leisure provision in Ulverston and the surrounding areas, to assess whether it is suitable for meeting local community needs. This needs to consider alignment with broader strategic outcomes, particularly health and explore how we can transit from a traditional leisure services into an active wellbeing service for all. b) Produce updated concept and scheme outline designs for Ulverston Leisure Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe84c3f4-f9d5-4a44-8724-13a38b47cd65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2024 - 25 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe84c3f4-f9d5-4a44-8724-13a38b47cd65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe84c3f4-f9d5-4a44-8724-13a38b47cd65
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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