Tender

Leisure Centres Management Contract

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2025 at 11:48

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council is seeking an operator for its Leisure Centres Management Contract, covering facilities such as The Guildford Spectrum, Guildford Lido, and Ash Manor Sports Centre. This contract, classified under sports facilities operation services (CPV 92610000), follows the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period closes on 28 February 2025, and the contract will run from 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2035. This procurement is relevant to businesses in the services sector and is not recurrent.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facilities operation. Companies with experience in managing and maintaining large leisure facilities will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Even though suitability criteria indicate that this opportunity is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with relevant expertise will be well-equipped to thrive in this long-term engagement. Interested parties should ensure their credentials are registered on the SE Shared Service portal to access tender documentation and submit their proposals.

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Notice Title

Leisure Centres Management Contract

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council (the 'Authority') is procuring an operator to operate, maintain and deliver its Leisure facilities. Facilities include The Guildford Spectrum, Guildford Lido and Ash Manor Sports Centre. This procurement is run in in accordance with the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as set out in Regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the 'PCR 2015') (the 'Procurement'). Further details explaining what the Authority is procuring are set out in Part B of this RTP and in the Services Specification at Volume 2 of the published procurement documentation. Additional information: To place a submission for this tender please access via the below link, and login with your credentials if already registered on the SE Shared Service portal: https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing If you are not registered on the SE Shared Services, and would like to place to submission for this tender, then please register your companies details via the below link. Once registered you will be able to access the tender documentation: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6dfe19b-b17d-4d65-9e97-7b32feacd1c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef10e36-6270-4b83-8e42-52b9e2c2e39b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Barrett (GBC)
Contact Email
paul.barrett@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01483444457

Buyer Location

Locality
SURREY
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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