Tender

Leisure Management Contract to Operate the Sovereign Centre Eastbourne

EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2017 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Eastbourne Borough Council is seeking to appoint a qualified leisure management company for the operation of the new flagship leisure centre, the Sovereign Centre, located in Eastbourne, UK. This tender, titled "Leisure Management Contract to Operate the Sovereign Centre Eastbourne", is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for midnight on 16 June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2034, with a total estimated value of £13,500,000. The procurement method being utilised is a selective process classified under sports facilities operation services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in leisure management, facility operations, and related services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for this contract will likely have experience in managing large leisure facilities, providing fitness and recreational services, and catering. With the project aiming to incorporate swimming pools and a range of fitness amenities, qualified bidders could potentially enhance their market presence and establish long-term relationships with a local council focused on improving community leisure services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leisure Management Contract to Operate the Sovereign Centre Eastbourne

Notice Description

Eastbourne Borough Council ("EBC") is looking to appoint a suitably qualified leisure management company to operate the Council's new flagship leisure centre incorporating swimming pools, fitness, commercial leisure and catering services. The facility is expected to open in November 2019 and there may be a requirement to operate the existing facility on an interim basis. Further information about the process to be followed is contained in the Memorandum of Information available with the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) from the address in Section 1.3) of this notice: (https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing). The first stage is the submission of the completed Selection Questionnaire in response to this notice requesting to be invited to participate. The deadline for the submissions of requests to be invited to participate is midnight 16 June 2017. Bidders that pass the SQ will be shortlisted for the submission of initial tender proposals. EBC may award the contract following initial tenders but reserves the right not to do so. EBC anticipates using a staged procedure to reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated. If EBC does not award after the initial tender then a number of bidders will be selected for further negotiation before final tenders are submitted after which it is intended that the preferred operator will be chosen. Additional information: Please note that this procurement is being managed electronically via the SE Shared Services Portal please visit for full details and documentation: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/14286

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec6be022-8a8c-4bac-9915-24e1e4edbfd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7327d3-1c03-499e-bc66-b647aa871e57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2034 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
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.ayres@eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01323410000

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN20 0EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
South Downs
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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