Tender

Provision of a Leisure Assets Management Agent

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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19 May 2022 at 08:02

Tender

18 May 2022 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking to procure a Leisure Assets Management Agent through a selective tendering process that involves negotiations. This procurement falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category. The Council intends to establish a framework agreement lasting up to four years, with a potential two-year contract for managing the Sandcastle Waterpark to be awarded concurrently. The deadline for submissions is set for 8 June 2022. The tender process is based in Blackpool, UK, with opportunities to manage various tourist attractions and cultural venues throughout the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the tourism and recreational services sector, particularly those specialising in management of leisure facilities, attractions, or cultural venues. Companies with experience in contract management, customer service, and facility operations would be well-suited to compete, as the Council is looking for a single organisation capable of managing diverse recreational assets. Additionally, with the possibility of extending contracts and negotiating terms, businesses can explore long-term partnerships with Blackpool Council that could enhance their growth and visibility in the local market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Leisure Assets Management Agent

Notice Description

Blackpool Council is seeking to procure services required in relation to recreational/tourist sites which fall within social, cultural, recreational, catering services under the "light touch regime" as set out at Regulations 74-76 PCR 2015. Direct Link to Opportunity (https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=81b332b5-40d1-ec11-8114-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True) The Council intends to appoint a single organisation to a framework agreement for the management and evaluation of its tourist attraction for a period of up to four years. The Council anticipates awarding an initial two year management services contract in relation to the Sandcastle Waterpark at the same time as awarding the framework agreement, and it may elect to extend this contract for a further two years or award a long term management contract (up to twenty years extendable in five yearly increments) to the framework holder. The scope of the procurement is intended to cover additional attractions within the Council's area (including without limitation tourist attractions, recreational facilities and cultural venues) and the Council may award interim or long term management services for such venues to the selected operator throughout the term of the framework agreement. The framework agreement is not however awarded on an exclusive basis and the Council reserves the right to award contracts for similar services outside of the framework. The Council is conducting a single stage procedure which will evaluate price and quality of submissions received. In order to suit the Council's wider requirements the process will include the option to negotiate should it be required. The option to negotiate may be waived should it be possible for a preferred bidder to be appointed following receipt of proposals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council is seeking to procure services required in relation to recreational/tourist sites which fall within social, cultural, recreational, catering services under the "light touch regime" as set out at Regulations 74-76 PCR 2015. The Council intends to appoint a single organisation to a framework agreement for the management and evaluation of its tourist attraction for a period of up to four years. The Council anticipates awarding an initial two year management services contract in relation to the Sandcastle Waterpark at the same time as awarding the framework agreement, and it may elect to extend this contract for a further two years or award a long term management contract (up to twenty years extendable in five yearly increments) to the framework holder. The scope of the procurement is intended to cover additional attractions within the Council's area (including without limitation tourist attractions, recreational facilities and cultural venues) and the Council may award interim or long term management services for such venues to the selected operator throughout the term of the framework agreement. The framework agreement is not however awarded on an exclusive basis and the Council reserves the right to award contracts for similar services outside of the framework. The Council is conducting a single stage procedure which will evaluate price and quality of submissions received. In order to suit the Council's wider requirements the process will include the option to negotiate should it be required. The option to negotiate may be waived should it be possible for a preferred bidder to be appointed following receipt of proposals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013409-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Procedure involving negotiations
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

92330000 - Recreational-area services

92351200 - Casino operating services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Trish Rimmer
Contact Email
trish.rimmer@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478592

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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