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GB-Colchester: 0476-PA - Review of Sport and Leisure Services

Colchester City Council

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12 Aug 2026 at 18:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council commissioned a business development and research consultancy study of its public sector sport and leisure services. The work reviews the council’s current sport and leisure offer and assesses whether it is fit for the future. It is intended to produce recommendations for a viable and sustainable delivery model that can serve a growing population. The service is delivered for the council in the East of England, with the council based in Colchester. This is a consultancy opportunity rather than a construction, facilities management or direct leisure operations contract. It is relevant to organisations with experience in public-sector strategy, sport and leisure services, service reviews, population growth planning and sustainable operating models.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 17 July 2026 to Max Associates (Holdings) Ltd. The award value is £55,500 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 December 2026. The opportunity was conducted as a mini competition under the Sport England framework. The tender submission deadline was 12 May 2026. Colchester City Council is the buyer and Max Associates (Holdings) Ltd is the selected supplier. The procurement category is services, covering business development consultancy and related research and development consultancy. The requirement was presented as a single study for the council’s sport and leisure offer.

For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers will need to combine public-sector consultancy with practical knowledge of sport and leisure services. Relevant capability includes reviewing existing service provision, testing whether an operating model is fit for future demand, assessing viability and sustainability, and turning evidence into implementable recommendations. Experience of working with councils and stakeholders, understanding population growth, and analysing how sport and leisure services can be delivered will strengthen a supplier’s position. The procurement also demonstrates that this buyer uses a Sport England framework mini competition for this work. Voluntary, community and social enterprises were considered suitable, while the opportunity was not aimed at SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0476-PA - Review of Sport and Leisure Services

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Client) is looking to commission a study to review the current public sector sport and leisure offer and assess if it is fit for the future. The study will provide recommendations for the delivery of a viable and sustainable model to serve a growing population. Additional information: This opportunity has been issued via mini competition using the Sport England framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-178ff885-2dcc-4049-8015-ee60807bbeb2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a73a80-8118-4375-9594-4aa9ca66bef2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
Colchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Max Associates (Holdings) Ltd

Further Information

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