Mampitts Community Hub Construction Contract

Descriptions

Construction of a new one and a half storey Community Hub at Mampitts Green, Shaftesbury (SP7 8PG).

Works include building construction, utilities, external areas, and landscape enhancements that improve the overall setting and public realm. The Hub is intended as a flexible, multiuse facility supporting community groups, wellbeing activities, small events, family programmes and general local services.

This preliminary market engagement notice provides potential suppliers of an upcoming tender by Shaftesbury Town Council.

The tender would be a below-threshold Open Procedure (single-stage) tender for the new Mampitts Community Hub. The contract will be a JCT intermediate contract with Contractor Design Portion applicable in respect of some elements.

Why this opportunity is attractive to contractors:

Straightforward, single storey building with coordinated design and planning permission already secured.

Clear, conventional construction with minimal technical risk and a practical specification.

Energy efficient design with modern, sensible compliance requirements and a focus on reducing long-term running costs.

Landscape and public realm improvements that visibly enhance the local environment and create a strong sense of place.

Positive and collaborative client team, ensuring clear communication, timely decisions and accessible project leadership.

About the project:

The Hub provides flexible, multiuser spaces suitable for community groups, wellbeing programmes, family activities, training sessions and small events. Its simple, practical layout keeps construction manageable while delivering longterm community benefit and value. The project supports a growing neighbourhood and provides a highprofile civic facility with strong local support.

Please see planning application P/FUL/2024/01856

Engagement

The Preliminary Market Engagement stage is intended to identify suppliers who may wish to participate in this process and progress to the next stage of the procurement process. There is no formal evaluation or moderation undertaken during this Preliminary Market Engagement stage. The information provided will be used solely to confirm supplier interest and suitability to progress. • Where the council seeks formal tenders then those will be published via Find a Tender. If interested in further updates, please add this as a "watch this notice" alert. To register your interest to this future tender opportunity please email your company name and contact details to: confidential@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk To note: This is a preliminary market assessment only - it is not part of any procurement process. It is intended to provide potential suppliers (either Prime or Supply Chain) with information on a potential upcoming tender opportunity only. Small Medium Enterprises (SME) and regional contractors are encouraged to engage. Experience with community buildings and proactive community engagement practices welcomed. As part of this preliminary market engagement, we are not looking for the following: Solutions to any requirements; i) Formal presented proposals which could be constituted as an offer; ii) Suppliers releasing or offering IPR related information or documents; iii) Evaluation of supplier competencies or capabilities; iv) Short listing, selecting proposals or contracting on the back of this process.