Tender

Wyre Council Leisure Operating Contract

WYRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Borough Council is inviting tenders for the management and operation of its Leisure Services under the title "Wyre Council Leisure Operating Contract". This procurement, categorised under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" (CPV code 92000000), is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 24 January 2025 at 17:00 GMT. The contracting period will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2036, with potential extensions allowing for a total duration of up to 20 years. The estimated value of the contract is £63,177,200 GBP, and the procurement method being used is a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), specifically designed for above-threshold contracts.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to grow by partnering with Wyre Borough Council to deliver leisure services. The contract involves managing multiple leisure centres and swimming pools, as well as providing a Beach Patrol Service at local bathing beaches during certain times of the year. Companies with experience in managing leisure facilities or similar services will be well-suited to compete, offering the scope to enhance and expand their operational capabilities while fostering long-term relationships with the council through potentially extended contract terms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wyre Council Leisure Operating Contract

Notice Description

The Authority is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate the Authority's Leisure Services. This procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services and the Council is using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation ("CPN"). The Contract is for the operation of the Authority-owned (unless otherwise stated) Fleetwood Leisure Centre, Garstang Leisure Centre, Garstang Swimming Pool (currently owned by Lancashire County Council and leased by the council), Poulton Leisure Centre and Thornton Leisure Centre. The Contract also includes provision of a Beach Patrol Service at bathing beaches in Fleetwood and Cleveleys at weekends and school holidays during the summer period. Commencing on 1 April 2026, the contract is for 10 years, with an option to extend for up to two additional periods of up to 5 years each. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aff67c4c-6083-438e-97a0-dfb330de980c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/892aacf7-a69c-44f1-a9ff-eb6de9c6f3c6
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
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
£63,177,200 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Further Information

Notice Documents

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