Planning

SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management Contract

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2022 at 08:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Leisure Centre Management Contract, which aims to enhance the management of a dual-use community and college leisure centre. The project has a budget range of £5,000,000 to £6,000,000 and is categorised under Sports facilities operation services. Key dates include a deadline for engagement feedback by 4 March 2022, and operational services are expected to commence on 1 April 2023. Interested parties can find further information and updates through ProContract and the initial market engagement notice published on 3 February 2022.

This soft market testing presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the leisure and fitness industry. Companies specialising in sports management, fitness centre operations, and service delivery models that can deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to participate. Engaging with Rutland County Council will allow businesses to contribute to a revenue-generating contract, which aims to operate with no cost to the Council or College, hence creating a competitive advantage for participants committed to social value and sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management Contract

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER. THIS DOES NOT COMMIT THE COUNCIL TO A PROCUREMENT PROCESS OR CONTRACT FOR THIS REQUIREMENT Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the leisure industry. The scope of this requirement will consist of the management of the community element of a dual use community and college dry leisure centre, with 60 station fitness suite, 8 court sports hall, studios, outdoor playing pitches and all associated facilities including changing rooms, reception, booking etc. All costs are to be met by revenue generated by the contract. The Council is especially keen to explore: * Contract options and delivery models, working with the co-located College (the landlord) * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value and carbon neutral operation * Ensuring the contract is revenue generating / nil cost to the Council and College The Council's intention is to undertake a compliant procurement exercise and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Leisure Centre Management contract. The operational service delivery elements are expected to commence on 01 April 2023. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 04/03/2022. Clarification questions must be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org. (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 18/02/2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e7939-cffb-48c9-8cfe-379c2f96377e
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

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 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
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

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