--- title: "SE1184 Active Environments Framework LOT C" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SPORT ENGLAND" published: "2025-12-08" --- # SE1184 Active Environments Framework LOT C Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fa19.json) ## Summary The procurement for SE1184 Active Environments Framework - LOT C, managed by Sport England, focuses on urban design services. Situated at Loughborough Sport Park, the buying organisation is part of the UK public authority operating within the sub-central government. This procurement is classified under the industry category of urban planning and development consultancy services, specifically targeting the creation and maintenance of environments conducive to physical activity. The procurement, which is part of a framework agreement, is executed through an open, competitive flexible procedure. Agreements under this framework commenced on 1st November 2025, with an initial contract term until 31st October 2027, potentially extendable by up to 24 months. This tender highlights the importance of master planning to enhance spaces enabling elevated physical activity levels. This tender presents a significant opportunity for large enterprises with expertise in urban planning, project management consultancy, and development consultancy services. The involvement of various suppliers such as Arkwood Ltd, AtkinsRealis UK Limited, and Fabrik Ltd, indicates a competitive procurement environment suitable for organisations with strong capabilities in creating strategic urban designs. Participating businesses can leverage this framework to expand their footprint in public sector projects, fostering environments that align with Sport England's strategy for promoting active communities. The framework's engagement with diverse public sector entities also offers extensive exposure and growth potential for suppliers within the construction and urban development sectors. ## Notice Lot C - Urban Design Services This Lot focuses on the provision of services of master planning and design services to support the creation and maintenance of Active Environments, with a focus on ensuring that new developments and works to remodel existing places provide the right physical characteristics to enable people to become more physically active. Services that a Framework user may wish to receive include:- * Review and critique of developing masterplans (using the Active Design Checklist) to offer advice on how these can be amended to promote an enhanced sporting offer and high levels of physical activity * Generic and project specific application of 'active design' principles within development proposals and schemes * Development of and advice on design codes, policy and design guides by local authorities or site developers which place a strong emphasis on sport, physical activity, and health objectives with the aim of creating Active Environments * Co-creation with local communities and consultation around creating active environments, design codes/guides and early design concepts; and master planning * Use of existing tools and development of new approaches which promote behaviour change through walkable communities, connected routes, co-location, networks of open space and appropriate inclusive and accessible infrastructure * Development of case studies and exemplars of active environments demonstrating a coordinated and holistic approach to the design and operation of streets, neighbourhoods and public open spaces which are promoted and supported by policies, standards, and planning of infrastructure * Review and update Sport England Guidance (and guidance prepared by partner bodies such as OHID, ATE) documents and tools related to Active Environments, such as but not limited to, Active Design Guidance * Provide expert practitioner knowledge to promote Active Environments, including Active Design principles, by leading, inputting and/or facilitating; webinars, seminars, workshops, presentation, site/study tours. * Promote the concept of Active Environments across sectors, such as planning, urban design, highways, development, physical activity/leisure and health. * Statistical analysis and reporting on measuring the impacts of the implementation of active design projects, specifically in relation to impact on physical activity level Please Note two associated LOTS with the SE1184 Active Environments Framework (Total Contract Value 4.5 Million GBP) LOT A - Strategic Outcomes Planning and Leisure Services Delivery (11 Suppliers) LOT B - Assessment of Need (11 Suppliers) ### Lot Information Strategic Outcomes Planning and Leisure Services Delivery Supports partners in developing a strategic approach to investment in sport and physical activity along with project management skills and expertise to procure and implement new leisure operating contract arrangements. Assessments of Need Support the development and use of assessments of need for sport and recreation facilities. Urban Design Services Provision of master planning and design services to support the creation and maintenance of Active Environments, with a focus on ensuring that new developments and works to remodel existing places provide the right physical characteristics to enable people to become more physically active. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080519-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,400,000 | | Lots value | £5,400,000 | | Awards value | £49,500,000 | | Contracts value | £4,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SPORT ENGLAND | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 3QF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 29 | | Supplier names | ARKWOOD; ATKINSREALIS; BENNETT LEISURE AND PLANNING; CONTINUUM SPORT AND LEISURE; DAVID LOCK ASSOCIATES; FABRIK; FATHOM CONSULTANCY SOLUTIONS; FMG CONSULTING; GILLESPIES; HARPER PERRY; ICF CONSULTING SERVICES; KNIGHT KAVANAGH AND PAGE; LAND USE CONSULTANTS; MACE CONSULT; MAX ASSOCIATED HOLDINGS; MAX ASSOCIATES HOLDINGS; MIOVA; MY LEISURE CONSULTANT; PLACE SERVICES; RPT CONSULTING; SPACE AND PLACE; SPORT PLANNING CONSULTANT; STRATEGIC LEISURE; STUART TODD ASSOCIATES; SYSTRA; THE SPORT LEISURE AND CULTURE CONSULTANCY; THE SPORTS CONSULTANCY; URBAN FORESIGHT; URBAN MOVEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 30196000 - Planning systems - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2025 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080519-2025 - 2 Dec 2025 at 18:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079132-2025 - 1 Oct 2025 at 09:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061201-2025 - 30 Sep 2025 at 17:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061092-2025 - 30 Sep 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060828-2025 - 28 Mar 2025 at 15:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011842-2025 - 28 Mar 2025 at 14:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011803-2025 - 28 Mar 2025 at 14:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011789-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080519-2025 8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079132-2025 2nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061201-2025 1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061092-2025 30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060828-2025 30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011842-2025 28th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011803-2025 28th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011789-2025 28th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/go/864973950195DCF810F6 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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