Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT OF POTENTIAL LEISURE OPERATING PARTNER FOR THE BEACON PARK GOLF COURSE

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Feb 2022 at 15:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Lancashire Borough Council engaging potential leisure operating partners for the Beacon Park Golf Course in Dalton, Lancashire. Classified under the business services industry, the council is in the planning stage, with the market engagement notice published on 16th February 2022. The engagement period concludes on 7th March 2022, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback that will inform future operations, as the current contract with Serco Leisure Limited ends in March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational and leisure services, particularly those with expertise in golf course management and community-focused offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their knowledge in consultancy, marketing, and operational management to enhance the future operations of the Beacon Park Golf Course and its associated facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT OF POTENTIAL LEISURE OPERATING PARTNER FOR THE BEACON PARK GOLF COURSE

Notice Description

West Lancashire Borough Council would like to gauge your interest and objective feedback in the future operation of Beacon Park Golf Course, Dalton, Lancashire. The Golf Course and clubhouse are currently managed by West Lancs Community Leisure Trust through an operating agreement with Serco Leisure Limited, this contract for services ended in 2020 however due to the COVID-19 pandemic the contract was extended on a temporary basis and is due to end in March 2023. The Council commissioned specialist leisure consultants FMG Consulting in November 2021 to carry out a review and business case for the course, working closely with the Council, existing club members and staff. We have included their report as part of this soft market test exercise. We intend to utilise all feedback received to help inform the future options for the golf course and the wider Beacon Country Park which is managed by the Council. Thank you for your interest and involvement. West Lancashire Borough Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58d39d3e-a0ae-4275-9072-295cbda5da6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/097d4b14-58c1-446b-bd43-005aaa28af06
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

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
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2022Expired
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
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westlancs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1695

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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