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Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde

FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Fylde Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde." This contract falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, specifically aimed at managing key swimming facilities in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, sought a long-term operator to oversee the St Anne's and Kirkham Pools. The procurement culminated in an award to Places For People Leisure Management Limited, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026. The interim agreement is in place until 30th June 2026, and the contract duration is confirmed for 15 years, ending on 31st March 2041. The procurement stage is now complete, marking a significant investment valued at £39,040,000.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure services, particularly those capable of sustainable management and capital investment in community sports infrastructure. The long-term nature and substantial financial commitment make it particularly appealing to large-scale operators, yet the designated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs suggests potential roles for smaller entities or social enterprises, especially ones involved in related subcontracting or service provision. This project offers a platform for expanding business operations and fostering community engagement through enhanced leisure services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde

Notice Description

Fylde Borough Council has undertaken a procurement for a leisure services operator to deliver investment in, and management of, key swimming facilities across the Borough. The scope of the contract includes: * St Anne's Swimming Pool * Kirkham Pool The procurement exercise sought to secure a long-term operating and investment partner, with proposals including both operational delivery and associated capital investment in the facilities. Following the completion of the procurement process, the Council approved the appointment of a preferred operator and the associated investment strategy for both sites. To ensure continuity of service pending completion of the final contractual arrangements, Fylde Borough Council has entered into an interim agreement with the operator. This interim arrangement will expire on 30 June 2026, after which the full contractual agreement is expected to be finalised and executed. Additional information: The original contract notice FYLD001-DN751966-22520712, published on 15 November 2024, stated an intended contract duration of 10 years. Following completion of the procurement process and consideration of the preferred delivery model, Full Council on 27 January 2026 approved Option C, which included: * Enhanced capital investment in facilities; and * Appointment of the preferred operator under a revised commercial model. As part of this approved option, the contract duration was extended to 15 years to: * Ensure long-term financial sustainability of the operating model; * Reflect the scale of capital investment and lifecycle requirements; and * Enable delivery of the Council's strategic leisure and community objectives. The published contract award therefore reflects the approved 15-year contract term, as authorised by Full Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c12a402-452f-4899-af06-37c6ca3ef137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cbfadc9-3bef-4ab3-8dbc-8d7e6168f532
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,040,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2041 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
FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LYTHAM ST. ANNES
Postcode
FY8 1LW
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Fylde
Electoral Ward
Carnegie
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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