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title: "North Herts District Council - Royston learner pool extension"
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# North Herts District Council - Royston learner pool extension

Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85953bad-5779-48ec-b2db-4d850736bdad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "North Herts District Council - Royston learner pool extension" project, managed by North Hertfordshire District Council, falls under the construction-related services industry with a CPV code of 71500000. The project aims to extend the learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre located in the East of England. It involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. With the tender now complete, Varsity Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract on 26th September 2025, at the value of £31,000. The contract period is set from 1st October to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in construction and design services, particularly those with expertise in feasibility studies and facilities extension projects. The process included the production of detailed reports including feasibility analysis, structural advice, and cost estimates, to name a few. Businesses equipped with skilled specialists in mechanical and electrical servicing, pool plant requirements, and project management can find this area conducive to growth, especially given the tailored suitability criteria favouring SME participation. Such expansions not only bolster local economic growth but also enhance the service offerings at community leisure centres, opening further possibilities for business associations in this sector.

## Notice

Description of Services and Deliverables; The project comprises an initial stage feasibility report for a new learner pool at Royston Leisure Centre. The scope is as follows: * Review the adequacy of the existing changing provisions, incorporate designs for additional changing if required * Production of floorplans, elevations, mood board for finishes for new learner pool extension * Mechanical and electrical advice on servicing strategy and capacities * Pool specialist advice on specialist pool plant requirements * Structural advice on likely foundations, frame etc. * Project cost estimate * Project programme * Risk register * Procurement recommendations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba49b8d1-52c0-4848-80ed-8b573df52f4d |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| 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 | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARSITY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba49b8d1-52c0-4848-80ed-8b573df52f4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba49b8d1-52c0-4848-80ed-8b573df52f4d
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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