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Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jul 2018 at 13:25

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Tender

09 May 2018 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs," aimed at developing three football hubs in Sunderland, England, as part of the Parklife project. The tender, initiated on 9th May 2018, is classified under sports fields maintenance services with a total contract value of £17,789,297. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and last until 31st July 2029. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure and involves a partnership with the Sunderland Football Trust, where the selected contractor will oversee the management of the facilities without including the construction aspect of the hubs.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in sports management, facility operations, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may particularly find a competitive advantage due to the nature of the services required. With the emphasis on sustainable grassroots provision and community engagement in sports, companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing sports facilities, coaching, and educational initiatives would be well-positioned to succeed in this bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council and its partners the Football Association, Durham County Football Association Limited, and The Foundation of Light have identified three sites in Sunderland which are proposed to be developed as Football Hubs, as part of the Football Association, Sport England and The Premier League's "Parklife" project. The Parklife Project is intended to support sustainable grassroots provision in the City of Sunderland. The model proposes investment in strategic sites with Artificial Grass Pitches, grass pitches and ancillary facilities that can support extensive training and match play, as well as coaching, education and Football Development initiatives. Sunderland City Council, procuring in partnership with the newly incorporated Sunderland Football Trust, is seeking to procure an operator to manage the Football Hub facilities. Construction of the Hubs is being procured independently of this process and is not included within this opportunity. Two Lots are being procured however Contractors should note that the concession is to be awarded to one preferred bidder only, who will be required to enter into contracts with the Council and Sunderland Football Trust in respect of both of the aforementioned Lots Additional information: Documents are available at www.nepo.org. Providers not registered on the portal may do so free of charge and may access documentation using the reference DN337509

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3803a50-1b1c-4f1e-94b0-a732a3cdd841
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,789,297 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2018 - 21 Jul 2018 30 days
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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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