Tender

Concession to operate Park Road Tennis Courts, Loughborough

CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Charnwood Borough Council is inviting tenders to manage the Park Road Tennis Courts in Loughborough under a concession contract for an initial period of five years starting from 1st April 2026, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 27th February 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The procurement method is not explicitly defined but falls under the categorisation of "Other." The contract is valued at £175,000.

This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in leisure management, particularly those focused on sports and community facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Businesses with expertise in facility operation and community engagement can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public sector, contributing to community health and wellness objectives as outlined in Charnwood Borough Council's strategic plans.

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Notice Title

Concession to operate Park Road Tennis Courts, Loughborough

Notice Description

1 The Council is seeking tenders for the Concession for the operation of the Tennis Courts at Park Road, Loughborough for five years from 1st April 2026 (with the option to extend for up to two periods of one year) as detailed in the ITT. 2 Charnwood Borough Council's Corporate Strategy 2024-2028 includes a number of Strategic Themes under "Homes and Communities" and it is intended that the refurbished Park Road Tennis Courts will contribute to the outcome of "manage our leisure services, open spaces and sports facilities to support residents' health and wellbeing".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2fe464-3a15-4be2-aaa6-a48608881883
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2033 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
CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 2TX
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Southfields
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

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