Official UK procurement notice
Castleford Strategic Regeneration Partnership
Authority: The Council of the City of Wakefield (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe appointment a regeneration partner for Castleford that has the capacity, and a commercial skill set complement the existing Regeneration Team. The appointed partner will work with the Council, with the support of public sector regeneration partners such as Homes England and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). The partner will also have the ability to utilise their commercial expertise to identify and influence the development and delivery of the long-term growth and regeneration opportunities that Castleford has to offer.
Wakefield Council is seeking to appoint a Strategic Regeneration Partner (SRP) to support the delivery of a transformational long-term, 10-15 year place-based housing and economic growth regeneration programme for Castleford. The SRP will have commercial expertise, capacity, a track record of delivery, and innovation to help realise the Council's vision of transforming Castleford into a vibrant, sustainable, and distinctive riverside market town.
The Strategic Regeneration Partner will
- Deliver a commercially viable, long-term housing and economic growth regeneration and investment strategy that unlocks Castleford's full potential.
- Accelerate housing and economic growth across the Strategic Regeneration Area (SRA), leveraging strategic land assets.
- Enhance connectivity, infrastructure, and public realm to create inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities.
- Revitalise Castleford's town centre through dynamic commercial development and integration of cultural and heritage assets.
- Attract and secure public and private investment to support the delivery of transformational regeneration.
CPV: Urban development construction work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This contract will be for a development partner for Castleford, to guide and…Awarded
This contract will be for a development partner for Castleford, to guide and coordinate regeneration across the town. It will:
- Align existing and future initiatives (e.g. Towns Fund, Pride in Places Programme) under a unified strategic vision.
- Coordinate public and private sector efforts to unlock housing, employment, and placemaking opportunities.
- Support town centre revitalisation, including public realm improvements and a new riverside park.
- Enhance connectivity and infrastructure to attract investment and support business growth.
- Celebrate Castleford's heritage and culture through placemaking and tourism initiatives.
- Ensure regeneration is holistic, future-focused, and economically sustainable, positioning Castleford as a vibrant riverside market town within West Yorkshire.
Following the successful conclusion of the Pre-Development Agreement, it is Wakefield Council's intention to award the main Development Agreement which is subject to approval.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 25 Oct 2026, 18:24 GMT
- Last source update
- 25 Oct 2026, 18:24 GMT
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-100786- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078faeFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
Further competition exercise under the Pagabo Developer-Led Framework Lot 3c (£40m+) Mixed Use Yorkshire & Humber Region.
- Review procedure
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Sindall Consortium LLP, Muse Places Limitedjoint award | £40,000,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Castleford Strategic Regeneration Partnership · Morgan Sindall Consortium LLP, Muse Places Limited
- Signed
- 16 Oct 2026
- Value
- £40,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2bids · 2 electronic | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Morgan Sindall Consortium LLPAwarded supplier
- Muse Places LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.