Tender

West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

IN-TEND LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the management and operation of its Leisure Services under the "West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract". This procurement falls within the Social and Other Specific Services category according to Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations, employing a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The tender, which has been active since 16th January 2025, involves a substantial service contract valued at £140,000,000 and covers six leisure facilities located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Prospective bidders need to submit their responses for the Selection Questionnaire stage by 12 Noon on 21st February 2025. The procurement process is managed electronically through the council's e-Procurement portal hosted by IN-TEND.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for service providers specialising in sports facilities operation, facilities management services, and associated repair and maintenance work. The diversity and scope of the facilities involved could appeal to businesses ready to provide comprehensive management services. Additionally, with the procurement method being selective and open to SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses of various scales, particularly those experienced in negotiating complex service contracts, stand a good chance of being selected. Engaging with this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with the council, providing a stable service contract extending until 31st March 2036.

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Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

Notice Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: A bidders day is being held in relation to this tendering opportunity on 23rd January 2025. If you would like to participate please see the Contracts Finder link below for full details: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6238ab-b14b-47d9-9b02-94a79e0481fb West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate its Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following six Leisure facilities: Daventry Leisure Centre Moulton Leisure Centre Daventry Sports Park Danes Camp Leisure Centre Mounts Baths Lings Forum Leisure Centre The successful Provider will also support the Council in delivering its Active Communities programme and will be responsible for managing, promoting, delivering and monitoring an Active Wellbeing programme at all of the Facilities (excluding Daventry Sports Park) subject to the final contract award. The procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services, and the Council is using a procedure which corresponds to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). The first stage of the procurement is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for which responses must be submitted by 12 Noon 21 February 2025. The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Authority's Procurement Team will be sent via the Authority's e-Procurement portal hosted by In-Tend. In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc Completed Tender Responses and clarification questions regarding the contract or procurement process can only be submitted electronically, using the Authority's e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant ITT Response Deadline. Where Bidders encounter any difficulties whilst using the In-Tend system, please refer to the user guide at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles or contact the In-Tend support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:00 via Telephone: 0845 557 8079 or Email: support@in-tend.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: For the second stage (ISIT) of this procurement, some of the original requirements and specification have materially changed. To request a log of changes please email procurement@westnorthantscouncil.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IN-TEND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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