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title: "Professional Consultants for a Feasibility Study (RIBA 0-1) of a New Leisure Centre for Skelmersdale"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fc5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Professional Consultants for a Feasibility Study (RIBA 0-1) of a New Leisure Centre for Skelmersdale

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fc5

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## Summary

West Lancashire Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for professional consultancy services aimed at conducting a feasibility study for a new leisure centre in Skelmersdale. The process involved a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold level, and culminated with a contract award on 21st April 2026 to RAPT Leisure Developments Ltd, an SME based in Bolton. The contract is actively set from 21st April 2026 to 9th April 2027, involving a study categorised under services, specifically feasibility studies for regional leisure facilities. This procurement is aligned with the sub-central government's public authority classification, highlighting the council's commitment to local development in the UKD47 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural consultancy, feasibility analysis, and project management, particularly those already operating within the recreational and leisure construction sectors. SMEs, especially those possessing experience in multi-disciplinary feasibility studies and comparative site appraisals, will find this opportunity advantageous. The project requires a robust approach to deliver reports and concept options that assist local government in informed decision-making, offering a pathway for growth by connecting businesses with strategic public sector projects in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

West Lancashire Borough Council (WLBC) is seeking to appoint a consultant team to deliver a multi-disciplinary feasibility study and comparative site appraisal for new leisure provision in Skelmersdale. This commission will focus on producing a robust feasibility report, a refined brief, and high-level concept options that enable Members to make an informed decision on the future of leisure facilities in the borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040174-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPT LEISURE DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040174-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040174-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://therecreationgroup.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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