Sheepcot Recreation Ground Pavilion Refurbishment, Goring-on-Thames

Goring on Thames Parish CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068e98Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

£400k

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

29 Apr 2026

Description

Goring-on-Thames Parish Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to refurbish and extend the existing sports pavilion at Sheepcot Recreation Ground, Gatehampton Road, Goring on Thames, RG8 0EB. The works involve refurbishment of the existing building and a modest extension to provide improved changing rooms, accessible toilets, a covered spectator area with serving hatch, and associated storage. Planning permission has been granted by South Oxfordshire District Council (ref P25/S4010/FUL). The appointed contractor will be invited to collaborate with the parish council on finalising the construction drawings. Any contractor-designed elements must comply with the planning permission as granted. This is a Stage One notice inviting requests to participate via a Selection Questionnaire. Shortlisted contractors will be invited to submit a full tender at Stage Two.

Scope

Reference
SHEEPCOT-2026-01
Total value
£400,000 excluding VAT
£480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2027 to 30 Sept 2027
Main category
works
CPV classifications
45262640
45262700
45453000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Priceprice40.00%
Relevant experience and track recordquality20.00%
Proposed methodology and programmequality25.00%
Quality of submissionquality15.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Participation Is this procurement reserved for the following groups? (optional) Supported employment providers Providing employment or related support to disabled or disadvantaged individuals, who are at least 30% of employees. Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation (optional) Must not require insurance before contract award, or audited accounts. You have 10,000 characters available Technical ability conditions of participation (optional) Must allow equivalent qualifications and standards. You have 10,000 characters available Is this contract particularly suitable for the following groups? Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Fewer than 250 staff, and either turnover less than £44 million or balance sheet total less than £38 million. Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) Non-governmental organisation that is value-driven and principally reinvests its surpluses to further social, environmental or cultural objectives.

Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience of the refurbishment or construction of community, sports, or leisure buildings. At least two of the three projects submitted must have been completed within the last five years with a contract value of £250,000 or above. Named references must be provided. Applicants must hold or confirm the ability to obtain accreditation with a recognised health and safety scheme such as CHAS, Constructionline, or SafeContractor, or demonstrate equivalent competence. A written health and safety policy must be in place where the organisation has five or more employees.

Suppliers will be selected using the pass/fail and scored criteria published in the Stage One Shortlisting Criteria document accompanying this notice.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
23 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.goringparishcouncil.gov.uk Completed Selection Questionnaires must be submitted by email to sheepcotpavilion@goringparishcouncil.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 30 May 2026. Do not submit to any other address. All submissions will be held unopened until the deadline and opened simultaneously in accordance with the council's Financial Regulations. Enquiries should be directed to Nick Mallen, Deputy Clerk, at deputyclerk@goringparishcouncil.gov.uk or 07741 417052.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure