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title: "Changing Places Facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dba"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Changing Places Facilities

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dba

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## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by Castle Point Borough Council in collaboration with Essex County Council for the enhancement of South Benfleet Playing Fields. The project, titled "Changing Places Facilities," falls under the works category and aims to construct inclusive and accessible amenities, including a fully compliant Changing Places facility. This initiative, poised at the planning stage, is focused on ensuring dignified access for all visitors. Located in Benfleet, United Kingdom, the tender process involves preliminary market engagement, set to conclude by 10th April 2026, with further notice expected by 14th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in construction work. Businesses involved with infrastructure development, particularly those focusing on accessibility improvements and facilities management, are well-suited for this procurement process. The contract period extends from July to mid-August 2026, allowing enterprises to contribute to a community-focused project while expanding their portfolio within the public sector. Participation in this tender could bolster a company's reputation for delivering inclusive environments and enhance its visibility among governmental bodies.

## Notice

As part of this responsibility, the Authority is leading the enhancement of South Benfleet Playing Fields, which includes the creation of the borough's inclusive and accessible playground and improvements to the South Benfleet Pavilion. The installation of a new fully compliant Changing Places facility, together with the refurbishment of associated WCs and shower areas, forms a critical element of this wider programme. These works are intended to ensure that all visitors, including disabled and non ambulant users, have access to safe, dignified, and appropriate facilities, independent of the operating hours of other services (HOME) located within the pavilion.

### Planning Information

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8bad8448-b322-f111-813c-005056b64545
Please alternatively email a completed PME document directly to alex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024656-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 14 Aug 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 14:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024656-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024656-2026
  18th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8bad8448-b322-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8bad8448-b322-f111-813c-005056b64545PleasealternativelyemailacompletedPMEdocumentdirectlytoalex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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