Tender

Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset

INITIO LEARNING TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Initio Learning Trust is seeking partners to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Wimborne, Dorset. The procurement process involves a 10-year contract with potential to extend, starting on 1st April 2024. Key dates include the submission of ITT by 13th July 2023 and contract award in August 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services for sports facilities operation services. The tender is open and follows an open procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses looking to invest in and operate sports facilities. Prospective partners can benefit from a long-term contract with potential for extension. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The initiative presents a chance for growth in service provision and partnership opportunities with the Initio Learning Trust for the operation and management of the leisure centre in Dorset.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset

Notice Description

Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne has leisure facilities utilised by the local community. The QELC is currently operated through a community use agreement by Dorset Council, who will be withdrawing from the operation at the end of March 2024. Initio Learning Trust is now seeking to enter into a partnership to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC), which is located at the Queen Elizabeth School, from 1 April 2024. The current facilities include 25 metre, 4 lane pool Sports Hall Squash Court Fitness Suite and Studios Secondary Hall Artificial Grass Pitch Tennis Courts and Athletics Facilities The Trust is inviting tenders from prospective partners to enter into a management contract or other arrangements to invest in, operate and maintain the facility. Operation of the sports facilities 10 Year Contract Term with potential to extend for 5 years Full Repair and Renewal responsibilities, but with condition survey works undertaken as indicated in ITT TUPE will apply and existing staff at the School will transfer to the new operator (including Pension requirements). Indicative Procurement Timetable Issue of ITT: 5 June 2023 Opportunities for Clarification & Dialogue (including site visits): w/c 12 June & w/c 19 June 2023 Final Date for Clarifications: 5 July 2023 Submission of ITT: 13 July 2023 Evaluation: July 2023 Contract award: August 2023 Mobilisation: Sept 2023 - March 2024 Service Commence: 1 April 2024 Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15-buTojydb59CJPryRUmXYD1nYrUkmKU?usp=drive_link Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
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
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIMBORNE
Postcode
BH21 1PL
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Wimborne Minster
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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