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title: "Leisure Needs Assessment, Hythe Pool Review and Feasibility Study"
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# Leisure Needs Assessment, Hythe Pool Review and Feasibility Study

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-974750fa-bf48-446e-a99c-d7057ff8b038

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Leisure Needs Assessment, Hythe Pool Review and Feasibility Study," which falls under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis. The contract was awarded on 29th May 2025, following a direct award method as facilitated by the UK Leisure Framework. The procurement process aimed to engage a suitable consultant to aid the Council's decision-making on leisure facilities development plans extending to 2045. The project, located in England, United Kingdom, will commence on 2nd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st June 2026. The contract value is £44,500.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy, particularly those with a focus on strategic leisure and facility development. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them a competitive edge. Alliance Leisure Services Ltd, an SME, successfully secured this contract, indicating that experienced consultancies in this sphere can leverage such opportunities for future projects, contributing to strategic developments within the public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of a suitable consultant to develop the Council's Leisure Strategy to 2045, ensuring alignment with the Local Plan. Stage 1 of the Leisure Strategy is being progressed to support the development of the Local Plan and to aid Council decision-making on the future provision and investment in leisure facilities across the District over the next 20 year. Appointment of consultant is via UK Leisure Framework , using the direct award approach

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b8fb44-f203-4de3-be55-0e9af06ac440 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,500 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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 | ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b8fb44-f203-4de3-be55-0e9af06ac440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b8fb44-f203-4de3-be55-0e9af06ac440
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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