Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c23-e0cc-72fb-ab82-6cbc60abf2ba/sports-facilities-strategy-and-a-playing-pitch-strategy closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Sports Facilities Strategy and a Playing Pitch Strategy [Kettering Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kettering-borough-council) Estimated value £25,000 to £49,000 Published 1 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 26 Oct 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 ### Brief Scope of Services Scope of services includes: Kettering Borough Council (KBC) is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide a Sports Facilities Strategy (SFS) and a Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) for the Borough. These documents will guide the future provision and management of sports facilities and playing pitches to serve both the existing and proposed communities across Kettering up to 2031. They will provide a concise, robust, comprehensive and up-to-date evidence base for the preparation of the Part 2 Local Plan for Kettering Borough and set out a strategic and action planned approach to the enhancement of existing and creation of new pitch and sporting provision, including changing room and ancillary support facilities. They will include a longer term management and maintenance plan for all pitch and sporting provision including changing room and ancillary support facilities. Preparation of the strategies will include auditing and assessing the quantity, quality and accessibility of the Borough's existing sporting facilities and pitch provision. ### Procurement Timetable Please note the procurement key timescales and deadlines that you will be expected to fully observe: - 'Invitation to Quote' issued - Mon 01/10/18 - Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 Noon on Wed 10/10/18 - Deadline for Quotation Responses - 12 Noon on Fri 26/10/18 - Quotation Evaluation - Mon 29/10/18 to Fri 09/11/18 ### Clarification Meeting (if required) - Wed 14/11/18 - Proposed Contract Start Date - Mon 19/11/18 - Inception Meeting - Tue 20/11/18 (AM) - NGB / Technical Officer Meeting - Tue 20/11/18 (PM) If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to the Procurement Unit at requesting a copy of the quotation documentation. Additional information: Please note the procurement key timescales and deadlines that you will be expected to fully observe: Stage A: Prepare and tailor the approach: Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 Stage B: Audit & Consult (gather info and views on the supply and demand of provision) & Stage C: Assess the supply and demand information and views on Summer though to winter sports: Feb 2019 - Sept 2019 Stage D: Develop the strategy: ### Draft: Sept 2019 - Oct 2019 Revisions: Nov 2019 - Dec 2019 ### Final: Jan 2020 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to , requesting a copy of the Quotation Documentation. 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