This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 12:52

Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking a leisure specialist partner to design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) a new water and leisure complex in Basingstoke, England. The procurement process follows a Competitive Dialogue procedure, aiming to identify a suitable partner for the BDBC Leisure DBOM Contract. Important deadlines include the registration for expressions of interest by 11:00 on Friday, 20th December 2024, with the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses due by 12:00 midday on the same day. The contract involves constructing a new facility to replace the Aquadrome and managing Tadley Health and Fitness Centre and Basingstoke Golf Centre. The contract award was finalised on 30th June 2026, with the contract running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2046. Places for People Leisure Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at £235,313,959 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in leisure centre construction and management to engage in a long-term, high-value project. Suitable candidates are those skilled in competitive dialogue and experienced in leisure complex operations. Although SMEs and VCSEs are not targeted in this procurement, large organisations with comprehensive capabilities in recreational, cultural, and sporting services will find this opportunity aligns well with their business growth objectives. By engaging in this project, businesses can expand their portfolio within the UK's leisure sector and create a lasting impact on the local community through enhanced recreational facilities.

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Notice Title

DBOM TENDER FOR A NEW BASINGSTOKE LEISURE CENTRE

Notice Description

Opportunity should be accessed via ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com/Register project ID DN749514. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ('the Authority') is commencing a Competitive Dialogue procedure to find a leisure specialist partner to deliver a new water and leisure complex in Basingstoke. The contract opportunity is for the award of the BDBC Leisure DBOM Contract (the Contract) which comprises the following leisure centres: - Design and build a replacement Facility for the Aquadrome - Aquadrome current facility operation, until transfer of service to the new Facility - Tadley Health and Fitness Centre operation - Basingstoke Golf Centre operation Following previous consultation, facilities at the new complex should include a 25-metre eight-lane competition pool, 20-metre four-lane teaching pool, leisure waters with flumes, a 150-station gym, three studios and a spin studio, an indoor clip and climb or similar adventure-style activity, indoor adventure soft play, party rooms and cafe. Leisure specialists are being invited to submit first stage Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses for the scheme. Following detailed dialogue work with short-listed suppliers that demonstrate the relevant interest, experience, and capability to deliver the project, it is anticipated that a preferred partner would be identified, approved by the Authority and awarded the final contract in May 2026. Detailed information on the overall scheme, including programmes; specifications and response documents are available to access once registered and expression of interest confirmed on ProContract. The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to Tenderers and all communications with the Authority, including the submission of Tenderers' Responses, will be conducted via the ProContract system, which can be accessed using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Please note expressions of interest must be registered before 11:00:00 Friday 20th December 2024. After this time no new suppliers will be able to register and download the documentation on ProContract. This is to allow a locked time for bidders simply to review and upload the necessary response documents to ProContract prior to the SQ response deadline in an effort to reduce the likelihood of incomplete or late submissions. Completed Selection Questionnaire (SQ) responses and supporting information should be returned before 12:00:00 (midday) on Friday 20th December 2024. Please remember that you must complete and submit your SQ response BEFORE THE SQ CLOSING DATE listed above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b375a1d8-b4db-46af-9077-1f148c680b03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbab3e5b-378e-46f0-80e3-d087c475875c
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
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212110 - Leisure centre construction work

45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,313,959 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2046 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Places for People Leisure Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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