Planning

Soft Market Testing - Leisure Operating Contract

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Feb 2024 at 10:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Lancashire Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - Leisure Operating Contract" in the sports facilities operation services category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with engagement closing on 27th May 2024. The Council is seeking an operating partner to support the development of leisure services across the Borough, potentially including new and refurbished leisure center provision starting from April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in providing sports facilities operation services. Interested businesses should visit the West Lancashire Borough Council's website for more information and contact Catherine Kirwan at catherine.kirwan@westlancs.gov.uk for further details. The procurement process aims to identify a partner to enhance leisure services in the region, offering a valuable opportunity for businesses aligned with the sports and leisure industry to expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Leisure Operating Contract

Notice Description

*** Soft Market Testing **** West Lancashire Borough Council are pleased to inform you about plans to develop its leisure services with the potential of procuring an operating partner to support the future development of the leisure services across the Borough, including potentially new and refurbished leisure centre provision, from April 2025. We would like to gauge your interest in joining us on our journey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7af4dc98-a85c-4c77-8888-b629397a0dd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f5c82-e015-49a2-9898-4d9d799b8bf0
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
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 2024Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2DH
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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