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Concession Contract for the Management and Operation of the Quarry House Leisure Centre

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Mar 2025 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a concession contract for the management and operation of the Quarry House Leisure Centre in Leeds. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Parkwood Leisure Ltd. has been awarded the contract which commences on 18 February 2025 and concludes on 31 January 2030. This contract, valued at £12,400,000, covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Important dates include the tender period ending 30 September 2024 and the award published on 13 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in leisure management, recreational services, and community engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, suggesting that diverse business types could compete successfully in such tenders. Those in the leisure and service sectors can benefit from the long-term stability and substantial financial value this contract offers, while contributing to local community development in Leeds and surrounding areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession Contract for the Management and Operation of the Quarry House Leisure Centre

Notice Description

A concession contract for the Management and Operation of the Quarry House Leisure Centre in Leeds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-704c9989-1e42-4090-b1a7-dabd07f5c8f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/159389a6-c470-4ea5-b9e6-0600e329889c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£12,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARKWOOD LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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