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title: "Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy"
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# Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e83c96b2-9095-4580-8b17-ae485e6d1552

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## Summary

Somerset Council has successfully completed the procurement process for developing a "Somerset Playing Pitch and Built Sports Facilities Needs Assessment and Strategy". This consultancy service falls under the industry category of sport-related services. The project, aimed at the Somerset Local Authority area, sought to deliver a comprehensive strategy for playing pitches and sports facilities. The tender was part of a further competition under the Sports England Active Environment Framework Lot B and concluded with the award stage, announced on 3rd July 2025. The contract commenced on 13th May 2025 and will run until 2nd July 2026. Situated in Taunton, United Kingdom, the total contract value was £100,000, primarily targeting domestic and certain international markets as outlined by the delivery addresses.

This opportunity provides significant scope for businesses looking to expand in the sport services sector, particularly those specialising in consultancy for strategic sports infrastructure planning. The contract, awarded to Stuart Todd Associates Ltd, attests to the potential for consultancy companies adept in policy formation and strategy development in sports and recreational facilities to thrive. While the procurement method details were not specified, the successful competition highlights the readiness of local councils to collaborate with enterprises that can innovate and enhance community sporting environments. Businesses with expertise in developing actionable strategies applicable to sporting infrastructure, especially at the regional authority level, would be well-suited for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Somerset Council are looking to appoint a consultant to support them in preparing a Playing Pitch Strategy and Built Sports Facilities Strategy, a "Strategy", that assesses the needs and opportunities for playing pitches and built sport facilities for the whole of the Somerset Local Authority area. The Strategy and therefore the new evidence base will supersede each of the former district areas existing Strategies (where appliable) and is to include the creation of a delivery strategy and prioritised action plan for meeting identified need. The outputs of this work will inform and support the development of policies for the new Somerset Local Plan. This is a further competition conducted under Sports England Active Environment Framework Lot B

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8094ad8d-3eb1-49b7-b469-e8694861ede5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 2 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUART TODD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8094ad8d-3eb1-49b7-b469-e8694861ede5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8094ad8d-3eb1-49b7-b469-e8694861ede5
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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