The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider framework to deliver small-sided, multi-use pitches. Providers will be required to design and build the small-sided pitch and all associated works to provide a playing surface for football and other sports. The Contracting Authority will act as Funder for Applicants who will come from primarily public sector bodies such as local authorities, housing associations, schools and not for profit sports clubs. Works will be delivered adopting a two-stage design & build approach. The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at Section VI.

The Contracting Authority is establishing a multiple provider framework to deliver small-sided, multi-use pitches. Providers will be required to design and build the small-sided pitch and all associated works to provide a playing surface for football and other sports. The Contracting Authority will act as Funder for Applicants who will come from primarily public sector bodies such as local authorities, housing associations, schools and not for profit sports clubs. Works will be delivered adopting a two-stage design & build approach. The Contracting Authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and the entities listed at Section VI. The framework will comprise of Two Providers. Works will be "called-off" under the Direct Award Procedure with the top scoring Tenderer being awarded work and the second placed Tenderer acting as back-up; further details are set out in the Procurement Documents. The Form of Framework Agreement is the ACA Framework Alliance Contract FAC-1 and the call-off contract is JCT Intermediate (with Contractor's Design) incorporating a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA). The successful Tenderers will be required to join an existing Framework Agreement which covers two other areas of England, 1. North East England & Yorkshire, and 2. North West England and Midlands. This procurement relates to 3. London and South of England.