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title: "The Appointment of a Consultant/Agronomist to Undertake a Site Investigation of a Proposed Site for Multiple Football Pitches and to Write a Specification for the Subsequent Construction"
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# The Appointment of a Consultant/Agronomist to Undertake a Site Investigation of a Proposed Site for Multiple Football Pitches and to Write a Specification for the Subsequent Construction

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f314745e-ad57-4199-8393-d5c9323a4bb0

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a consultant/agronomist to conduct a site investigation for a proposed location of multiple football pitches, with a project value of £20,000. This open tender process is currently at the award stage, having concluded the tender period on 2nd November 2018. The contract is set to commence on 23rd November 2018 and will run until 23rd May 2019. The project falls under the industry category of sports field maintenance services and is located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facilities operation and landscaping work for sports grounds. Firms with expertise in soil analysis and play pitch construction are particularly suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Successful engagement in this project could lead to further contracts with Blackpool Council and similar projects within the region.

## Notice

Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a consultant/agronomist with expertise in play pitch construction, to undertake a site investigation (including soil analysis) of a proposed site for multiple football pitches, and to determine whether this site is suitable for the intended use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40091e04-7c75-494d-907b-c6c81f8f5d2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40091e04-7c75-494d-907b-c6c81f8f5d2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40091e04-7c75-494d-907b-c6c81f8f5d2d
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

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