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Wyre Council Leisure Operating Contract

WYRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2026 at 12:33

Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Wyre Council Leisure Operating Contract" involves Wyre Borough Council, located in Poulton-le-Fylde, England, as the buying organisation. The contract falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category, with a focus on managing and operating the Council's leisure services, including several leisure centres and a beach patrol service in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and progressed to the award stage on 26 March 2026. The contract was published on 4 December 2024, with the tendering period closing on 24 January 2025. The contract is set to start on 1 April 2026 and lasts for 10 years, with possible extensions bringing the total duration to 20 years.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure and recreational management to expand their portfolios and enter long-term service agreements with a value of £70,102,900. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations, demonstrating inclusivity in the procurement process. Companies with expertise in operational management of leisure facilities or beach services will find this contract aligns well with their core competencies, offering them potential growth in a stable public sector partnership.

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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/b929e503-c901-4853-9f98-453a5fd0a156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£63,177,200 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,102,900 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARKWOOD LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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