Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c13-d0de-7335-bb69-9fae45dd6d8f/shepway-sports-facilities-needs-assessment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Shepway Sports Facilities Needs Assessment [Shepway District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shepway-district-council) Estimated value £20,000 to £40,000 Published 10 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 8 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender INTERESTED SUPPLIERS MUST EXPRESS INTEREST VIA WWW.KENTBUSINESSPORTAL.ORG.UK Shepway District Council (SDC) is seeking to appoint an experienced Sports Planning Consultancy to undertake a needs and opportunities assessment for indoor and outdoor sports facilities, incorporating a Playing Pitch Strategy (the 'strategy'), and future need for provision, driven by increased population, and to identify any gaps in the existing facility network. The assessment will support the plan through further consultation, submission to the Secretary of State and public examination. If necessary, the consultant may be required to attend the examination to support SDC in defending the findings of the assessment. The preparation of the strategy will enable SDC and other local providers to shape their future sports facilities offer; this may comprise direct provision and that undertaken by education, voluntary, community, private sectors and National Governing Bodies. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 2nd October 2017 and will continue for a period of 6 months (with any extensions) unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. ## CPV classification Urban planning and landscape architectural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/98d2b21d-c1fd-4bfd-83ac-34879b4e009d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Shepway District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/shepway-district-council) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering)