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title: "Homes England - Construction of Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club, Preston, Lancashire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f719"
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# Homes England - Construction of Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club, Preston, Lancashire

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f719

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of the Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club in Preston, Lancashire, was managed by Homes England, a national agency, through an open procedure. This project, classified under the "works" category with CPV code 45212000, involved developing a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, including features such as a new clubhouse, an 11 a-side football pitch, a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), and more. The contract, valued at approximately £6.2 million, was signed on 4th April 2025, with Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd being awarded the contract, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms in the construction industry with capabilities in recreational and community facilities. Given the comprehensive scope of works, including infrastructure development, landscaping, and installation of advanced facilities like electric vehicle charging stations, opportunities exist for businesses specialising in construction, civil engineering, electrical and mechanical services. Moreover, small to medium-sized construction companies, like Walter Carefoot & Sons Ltd, who can deliver high-quality work at competitive prices, are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities that aim to rejuvenate community spaces in urban and rural settings.

## Notice

Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to design and build a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, Preston, PR3 2JE. The scheme will see major redevelopment of the existing Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club (WGSSC), once the staff club when the hospital was in use. Works will see delivery of new clubhouse, 11 a-side football pitch, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), caravan/camping area, car parking and associated ancillary landscaping. The established bowling green will be retained within the scheme. The Works comprise but are not limited too the following: * Phasing arrangements as outlined in the tender documents * Ground improvement works for new clubhouse and kiosk building foundation * Maintain existing services during the works and provision of all incoming services * Structure for the new clubhouse and external terrace area including provision of a canopy * Construction of retaining walls, stairs and provision of step free access (i.e. ramps) * Installation of surface and foul drainage and connection to the surrounding drainage network * External cladding and finishes and internal structures, finishes, fixtures and fittings * Provision of mechanical and electrical services including PV panel installation * Delivery of an 11 a-side grass football pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) * Caravan and main car park construction including road markings and lighting * External works including waste collection and elsan point construction, cycle parking facilities * Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facility and pop-up electric sockets for caravan park * Construction of new kiosk building, storage and away team shelter for bowling club * New storage facility with grass cutting shelter for the club * Provision of a play area with natural timber pay equipment * Hard and soft landscaping as specified * Site clearance and disposal of items as specified * Demolition of the existing clubhouse and remediation of the ground post demolition Please note Homes England's address on this notice differs from the Tender Notice, as Homes England's head office has moved.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Homes England is seeking to appoint a competent Supplier to design and build a new sports and social facility at the former Whittingham Hospital site, Preston, PR3 2JE. The scheme will see major redevelopment of the existing Whittingham and Goosnargh Sports and Social Club (WGSSC), once the staff club when the hospital was in use. Works will see delivery of new clubhouse, 11 a-side football pitch, Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), caravan/camping area, car parking and associated ancillary landscaping. The established bowling green will be retained within the scheme. The Works comprise but are not limited too the following: * Phasing arrangements as outlined in the tender documents * Ground improvement works for new clubhouse and kiosk building foundation * Maintain existing services during the works and provision of all incoming services * Structure for the new clubhouse and external terrace area including provision of a canopy * Construction of retaining walls, stairs and provision of step free access (i.e. ramps) * Installation of surface and foul drainage and connection to the surrounding drainage network * External cladding and finishes and internal structures, finishes, fixtures and fittings * Provision of mechanical and electrical services including PV panel installation * Delivery of an 11 a-side grass football pitch and Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) * Caravan and main car park construction including road markings and lighting * External works including waste collection and elsan point construction, cycle parking facilities * Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facility and pop-up electric sockets for caravan park * Construction of new kiosk building, storage and away team shelter for bowling club * New storage facility with grass cutting shelter for the club * Provision of a play area with natural timber pay equipment * Hard and soft landscaping as specified * Site clearance and disposal of items as specified * Demolition of the existing clubhouse and remediation of the ground post demolition Additional information: Please note the 36 month contract duration stated in this notice is the construction phase of 12 months, plus the longest defects period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018812-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALTER CAREFOOT & SONS (CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018812-2025
- 11 Oct 2024 at 14:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032851-2024
- 26 Sep 2024 at 08:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030716-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025961-2024
- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025126-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=740b84da-7755-ef11-812e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=9fb0669c-7855-ef11-812e-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter

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