Award

The Management and Delivery of Leisure and Cultural Facilities, Events and Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Aug 2017 at 13:49

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is undertaking a procurement process for the management and delivery of leisure and cultural facilities, events, and services in Stafford Borough. This long-term concession agreement, valued at £80 million, aims to enhance the local leisure and cultural offerings while also increasing footfall and income generation. The tender period ended on 18th November 2016, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017, continuing until 30th November 2027. This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category, with activities centred in Stafford, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure and cultural services, particularly those with innovative approaches to managing facilities and events. Companies focused on enhancing community engagement and profitability within the recreational sector would be well-suited to compete. Given the significant financials involved and the aim to reduce operating costs while maximising service quality, firms with experience in public-private partnerships and a strong operational background in leisure management are likely to thrive in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

The Management and Delivery of Leisure and Cultural Facilities, Events and Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to enter into a long term concession agreement with a suitably qualified operator(s) to manage, operate and maintain its leisure and cultural facilities and promote and deliver an extensive range of sports, leisure, cultural and heritage services and events across Stafford Borough. The Authority seeks an experienced and innovative partner(s) who can protect and enhance Stafford's leisure and cultural offer, increase footfall and income generation, and reduce operating costs across the facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f13069c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e32ac7ff-db4a-437c-98fe-f80d17a4adba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEALDEN LEISURE T/A FREEDOM LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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