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title: "Carlton Active - RIBA Stages 3 & 4"
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# Carlton Active - RIBA Stages 3 & 4

Buyer: GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e99c328-0e8b-435b-9afe-539040c95f03

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## Summary

Gedling Borough Council has awarded a call-off contract under the UK Leisure Framework for the Carlton Active project, covering RIBA Stages 3 and 4. The contract involves pre-construction services to develop the project from concept to a fully coordinated and priced construction plan. Located in the East Midlands, the project is in the 'Construction consultancy services' category, valued at approximately £2,029,966.78, inclusive of VAT. The procurement method employed was selective, drawing from a framework agreement, and Alliance Leisure Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier. The award was published on 24th March 2026, and the contract period runs from 16th March 2026 to 26th October 2026.

The Carlton Active project offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs providing construction and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in leisure infrastructure development. Businesses with expertise in architectural, structural, and MEP design, as well as those involved in supply chain engagement and cost planning, will find this tender well-suited to their skills. The procurement process encourages market-tested prices and contractor proposal evaluation, promoting competition and innovation within the industry. As the project progresses, there are ample opportunities for businesses to contribute to various phases from design through to execution, fostering potential collaborations and expansion within the sector.

## 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. Pre-construction services covering RIBA Stages 3 and 4 will develop the Carlton Active project from concept design to a fully coordinated and priced construction package. RIBA Stage 3 will progress the developed design, coordinating architectural, structural, civil and MEP designs, undertaking surveys and technical assessments, and preparing the planning application and supporting documentation. RIBA Stage 4 will produce the detailed technical design, specifications and construction information, undertake supply chain engagement and cost planning, and establish the final construction price and programme, enabling the Council to reach cost certainty and enter into a construction contract. RIBA 3 * Refined GA plans, sections, and elevations * Updated site plans including access, parking, and landscape strategy * Coordination of structure, MEP and architecture * Updated accommodation schedules and space planning * Concept visuals and external facade development * Draft outline specifications for architectural and engineering packages * Statutory compliance coordination (e.g. planning, Building Regs pathway) * Updated Risk Register and Project Execution Plan * Revised Cost Plan informed by contractor and subcontractor market inputs * Initial market testing of key packages * Updated outline programme and procurement strategy * Surveys commissioned and summarised where applicable * Design Development Pack * RIBA Stage 3 Summary Report and Recommendations RIBA 4 * Fully coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP technical design drawings * Updated and finalised accommodation schedule and internal GA layouts * External works drawings and supporting documentation (e.g. drainage, landscape) * Detailed performance specifications across all disciplines * Fully itemised FFE and equipment list * Compliance documentation (e.g. Part M, planning conditions) * Building regulation strategy finalisation * Final coordination of contractor-led design inputs * Market-tested prices * Contractor proposal review and evaluation * Updated Cost Plan converted to fixed-price basis * Final Project Execution Plan including contract readiness review * Final programme for construction and handover * Cost Certainty Development Proposals * Development Management Agreement (DMA) sign-off ready pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49060507-81f4-4565-b6a2-5fa16e6a8374 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,029,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,029,966 |
| 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

- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49060507-81f4-4565-b6a2-5fa16e6a8374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49060507-81f4-4565-b6a2-5fa16e6a8374
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://leisureframework.co.uk/

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