Planning

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Leisure Management Contract

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2022 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Leisure Management Contract," which is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The Council is exploring options for managing its leisure facilities, with the existing contract set to expire at the end of January 2024. A market engagement session is scheduled for 17th May 2022, with individual breakout sessions planned for the same day and the following day. Interested parties must register by 12th May 2022 to participate in these sessions conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their service offerings in leisure management. Companies that specialise in recreational services and have a robust understanding of leisure facility operations will find this engagement particularly beneficial. By participating in the market engagement, businesses can directly influence the future procurement strategy, align their proposals with the Council's objectives, and position themselves competitively for the forthcoming contract.

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Notice Title

Pre-Tender Market Engagement - Leisure Management Contract

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council's current Contract for the management of its Leisure Facilities across the Borough is due to expire at the end of January 2024. The Council is now exploring various options before a decision is made about how the services will be managed in the future. We would therefore like to engage with the Market by holding a Market Engagement session on the 17th May 2022 followed by individual breakout sessions with each organisation on either the 17th or 18th May 2022. The purpose of the Market Engagement is to provide the Market with a brief overview of Bedford's leisure portfolio and to gain feedback from the market on the options being considered for re-procurement. We wish to engage with the Market to get a better understanding of any market risks, seek views and understand the level of interest. The market engagement will assist the Council in developing a procurement strategy that will be attractive to potential bidders whilst ensuring the Council achieves its objectives. The market engagement sessions will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. To express your interest in attending this event, please send a message via the Councils e-procurement portal (see link below). This message should include contact details including email address' for each key member of staff that would like to attend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/ProjectManage/2943 Please ensure you register your interest in attending the Market Engagement Sessions by Thursday 12th May at 5pm. You will then be contacted with further details on the Market Engagement session on the 17th May and details confirming your allocated timeslot for your individual breakout session with the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-879d6339-61f5-42be-be37-455d8a42c901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30870772-bff1-4f93-9871-6bc5da26a821
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

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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