Planning

Expression of Interest for Gayton Swimming Pool

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 12:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for managing and operating the Gayton Swimming Pool, situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement involves a Community Asset Transfer arrangement under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector. Interested parties must submit their Expression of Interest by 12.00pm on Thursday, 23rd April 2026. Early engagement notices have been published to provide additional information about this opportunity, with key documents accessible online.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for local businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, to grow by participating in community-focused services. The contract is ideal for organisations with expertise in recreational facility management and a strong community presence. Businesses with a background in sports and leisure services within the East Midlands would be particularly well-suited to compete, as their local knowledge and community connections can be advantageous in fulfilling the council’s objectives. Potential partners can access required documents and submission details through the provided online resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for Gayton Swimming Pool

Notice Description

The Council is looking to secure a local partner to manage and operate Gayton Swimming Pool through a Community Asset Transfer arrangement. Further details can be found in the Information pack which can be downloaded from https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. Please search for: Expression of Interest for Gayton Swimming Pool. The deadline for the Expression of Interest is 12.00pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03dd718b-dce7-49ac-bf30-b2e024cf2375
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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