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Operation of Tennis in Parks - Worcester City Council

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2020 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the operation of tennis facilities as part of its commitment to enhancing recreational services in the region. This tender, titled "Operation of Tennis in Parks," involves managing tennis courts located in Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park within the historic city centre of Worcester. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to Freedom Leisure on 26th September 2019. The contract commenced on 1st February 2020 and will run until 1st February 2025, with a total contract value of £53,750. The initiative supports the ongoing transformation of public tennis venues, contributing to the overarching Worcester City Plan aimed at increasing community participation in sports.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses focused on recreational services, especially those involved in sports management, facility maintenance, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the project encourages innovative approaches to increasing sports participation and maintaining the facilities. By integrating services that promote accessibility and community involvement in tennis, participating businesses can align with the objectives of the Worcester Tennis Network and tap into the growing demand for quality recreational services in the area.

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Notice Title

Operation of Tennis in Parks - Worcester City Council

Notice Description

Tennis in Parks form a key element in the delivery of the Worcester City Plan. Worcester City Council has an exciting opportunity for the operation of 2 premier City centre park tennis venues which are being transformed with significant investment in 2019. As a key partner, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious organisation to increase participation and further to retain all of the court fee and coaching income within the arrangements. The tennis operator will retain all fees and charges, including coaching fees in line with the adopted fees approved by full council. Worcester City Council is inviting Tenders from Potential Suppliers for provision of the operation of 5 tennis courts in Cripplegate Park and 2 tennis courts in Gheluvelt Park in the City Centre in Worcester. The Council is keen to hear from potential operators how they will deliver the requirements for maintenance, participation and the integration of free tennis into the activity programme. Worcester City Council is a District Council, based in the historic heart of the county of Worcestershire, and provides essential services for over 95,000 residents. Working with the local community we aim to create a prosperous city and to improve the quality of life for everyone. Providing accessible, efficient and best value services are at the heart of everything we do. We are constantly striving to meet the demands and expectations of our citizens and customers. This tender is for the operations of park Tennis Courts - to meet the requirements within the current Worcester Tennis Network following a successful bid to the Transforming Tennis Together LTA programme, as a part of a PS314,000 overall planned investment in tennis facilities in the Parks, and the development of an inclusive and affordable parks tennis participation programme. This investment in park tennis courts is part of a wider capital investment across Worcester City and its environs of approximately PS2M to develop a range of projects including indoor court provision with community access. Partners for the capital investment scheme include Royal Grammar School, Nunnery Wood Sixth Form and Droitwich Tennis Club working with the City Council. The Network is already established and includes the development and delivery of player and coaching pathways and exit routes to existing and new tennis provision in a range of sectors in Worcester City and its environs - education; clubs; and leisure. As a key member of the Worcester Tennis Network the Supplier would be expected to develop strategic and operational links to all partners within the Tennis Network, a list is provided within the tender pack on the portal, and should also link to the kiosk Suppliers at Gheluvelt Park for equipment hire and welfare purposes and the management of the Smokehouse at Cripplegate Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70078c86-68e4-40be-8d75-9770932f1127
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 1 Feb 2025 Over 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
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREEDOM LEISURE

Further Information

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