Planning

Soft Market Testing - Leisure Centres

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Dec 2024 at 10:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - Leisure Centres" under the industry category of Sports facilities operation services (CPV code 92610000). Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process focuses on exploring potential management options for leisure facilities, including Sheppey Leisure Complex in Sheerness, Swallows Leisure Centre in Sittingbourne, and potentially Faversham Pools in Faversham. The planning phase includes an engagement end date set for 24th March 2025, with responses to the market testing due by 12 noon on 17th January 2025. Major investment in Sheppey Leisure Complex is also scheduled to commence in February 2025 and complete in March 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in managing sports and leisure facilities, especially those experienced in operating multiple sites. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly relevant. Participation in this soft market testing exercise enables businesses to influence early-stage planning, potentially securing lucrative long-term contracts starting from April 2027. Organisations equipped to deliver comprehensive management services across diverse leisure assets are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Leisure Centres

Notice Description

Swale Borough Council (SBC) is conducting a soft market testing exercise to explore potential management options for its leisure facilities from April 2027. We would like to invite your organisation to participate in this process. SBC currently owns two wet and dry leisure facilities, Sheppey Leisure Complex, Sheerness (incorporating Sheppey Healthy Living Centre and Sheerness Swimming Pool) and Swallows Leisure Centre, Sittingbourne, both of which are leased to Swale Community Leisure Trust (SCLT). SCLT employs Serco Leisure as their managing agents to operate the facilities on a day-to-day basis. There is planned major investment into the dryside facilities at Sheppey Leisure Complex in Sheerness which is due to commence in February 2025 and complete in March 2027. Swallows Leisure Centre in Sittingbourne has recently undertaken a refurbishment. As part of the procurement, we are considering the inclusion of a third facility alongside the two sites stated above; this facility, known as Faversham Pools, Faversham, is currently split in ownership between SBC and Faversham Pools Trust. The full site is currently operated by this registered charity. We would appreciate your feedback on the points contained in the attachment. Your response to this opportunity would be greatly valued. Please respond to the questions by: 12 noon on Friday 17th January 2025. Should you have any questions or require further information, please use the portal messaging function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa6a2314-afc5-42e7-8a59-4c66ca1ae364
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 2025Expired
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
SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Further Information

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