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COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028 - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a Community Tennis Programme to be operated within Sandwell Parks, scheduled from June 2025 to March 2028. The procurement, categorized under sports-event organisation services, was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The award was published on 25 July 2025, with the contract starting on 1 July 2025 and ending on 31 March 2028. The contract has been awarded to We Do Tennis CIC, and the total value is £96,000. The project involves managing three park tennis facilities in the West Midlands, including Redhouse Park, Britannia Park, and Brunswick Park, incorporating enhancements and a new operational approach following the refurbishment funded by the Lawn Tennis Association.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in sports management and community-focused recreation services. Companies with expertise in managing community sports facilities, offering coaching programmes, and those capable of ensuring long-term venue sustainability are well-positioned to engage with such opportunities. The appointed operator, We Do Tennis CIC, will enable commercial bookings and implement a coaching programme, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio within the community sports sector. The emphasis on community needs and sustainable practices presents potential collaboration avenues and aligns with businesses committed to social impact and community development.

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Notice Title

COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028 - AWARD

Notice Description

COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced operator to manage 3 of its park tennis court facilities, including the provision of a welcoming and accessible community tennis programme. Sandwell Council has benefitted from grant funding from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to refurbish the existing tennis courts at: - Redhouse Park (5 courts) - Britannia Park (2 Courts) - Brunswick Park (4 courts) The works have included re-surfacing, re-lining, fencing repairs, new nets and the installation of remote access gates / keypads. As part of the LTA grant funding and subsequent Cabinet approval, the Council is seeking to adopt a new approach to the operation and usage of these courts. This will allow a specialist community tennis operator to take commercial bookings and implement a coaching programme suitable for and in line local community needs. The operator will be required to make an annual payment to the Council (for the benefit of operating the courts) which will be used to ensure the long-term ongoing maintenance and sustainability of the 3 sites which may include court resurfacing and replacing / renewing perimeter fences when required. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51733f01-cf94-42cc-870f-f41346edfddd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE DO TENNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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