Tender

GB-Rochford: Soft Market Test for Leisure Service Provision

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2019 at 15:57

Tender Notice
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04 Mar 2019 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Rochford District Council is currently conducting a Soft Market Test for leisure service provision, with the aim of exploring innovative options for future service delivery in the Rochford District. This active tender is classified under general management consultancy services and has a closing date of 17 April 2019. The council is seeking input from suppliers in the leisure sector to ensure that the outcomes and opportunities are maximised, particularly as the current leisure contract expires on 31 March 2022. Interested parties will be evaluating various options to enhance value for money while fulfilling strategic objectives. The tender is part of an open procurement process, allowing a wide range of submissions.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to collaborate with the council on enhancing leisure services. Businesses with expertise in leisure management, health and wellbeing, and innovative service delivery models would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies interested in forming commercially structured partnerships will have the chance to contribute to meaningful improvements in local service provision, aligning with the council's priorities for community engagement and sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Rochford: Soft Market Test for Leisure Service Provision

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 April 2019 for the following reason: Extension of the closing date.SOFT MARKET TEST Rochford District Council is undertaking an options appraisal for future leisure service provision at its leisure facilities across the District. The Council are seeking views from the leisure sector through a soft market testing exercise to ensure the outcomes and opportunities can be maximised. This is an exciting opportunity to explore options for innovative future service provision in the Rochford District. We are keen to work with an active partner to explore an outcomes based, commercially structured contract to deliver our health & wellbeing priorities through both traditional and non-traditional means. The Leisure Contract for the management of the Council's leisure sites expires on 31 March 2022 which means that the Council must review and appraise the various options that exist for the future delivery of leisure provision. This will ensure value for money and that the Council's strategic objectives and Business Plan priorities are delivered. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b2b427-3ecb-46e0-bb53-1660e7ea06ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 2 Apr 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHFORD
Postcode
SS4 1BW
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

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