Planning

SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2022 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for the management of a dual-use leisure centre, aimed at gathering feedback from the leisure industry. The process is currently in the planning stage and is classified under sports facilities operation services, which falls under the services category. The prospective operational service delivery is set to commence on 1 April 2023, with responses to the soft market testing questionnaire required by 12:00 noon on 4 March 2022. The geographical location for this opportunity is Oakham, UK (region UKF22).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in leisure management. Enterprises in the leisure industry, particularly those with expertise in operating fitness centres or multi-sport facilities, would be well-suited to engage in this contracting process. Additionally, companies that can innovate around contract delivery models and prioritise social value or environmental sustainability will likely find themselves in a strong position to compete, as these factors are of particular interest to the Council.

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Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the leisure industry. Management of a dual use community and college dry leisure centre, with 60 station fitness suite, 8 court sports hall, studios, outdoor playing pitches and all associated facilities including changing rooms, reception, booking etc. All costs to be met by revenue generated by the contract. The Council is especially keen to explore: * Contract options and delivery models, working with the co-located college * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value and carbon neutral operation * Ensuring the contract is revenue generating / nil cost to the Council The Council's intention is to undertake a compliant procurement exercise and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Leisure Management Contract (LMC). The operational service delivery elements are expected to commence on 01 April 2023. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 04/03/2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see 'Soft Market Testing Questionnaire' for full indicative details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0312ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003092-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
trippingale@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

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