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Provision of a Leisure Assets Management Agent

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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05 Sep 2022 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking to procure services related to recreational, cultural, and sporting activities under the "light touch regime" for a period of up to four years. The Council aims to appoint a single organisation to manage and evaluate its tourist attractions, initially focusing on the Sandcastle Waterpark. The procurement process involves a single stage procedure evaluating both price and quality of submissions, with the option to negotiate if needed.

This tender opportunity by Blackpool Council presents a chance for businesses involved in services such as hotel operations, arts facilities, recreational areas, casinos, museums, and sports facilities to compete. Companies well-versed in managing tourist attractions and cultural venues could find this opportunity suited to their expertise. The framework agreement allows for potential long-term contracts and management services for various venues within Blackpool's area, enhancing growth possibilities for successful bidders.

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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. 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-0365ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024803-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Cath Bagley
Contact Email
cath.bagley@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478789

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERLIN ATTRACTIONS OPERATIONS

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