Tender

Leisure & Active Wellbeing Services

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Feb 2024 at 10:28

Planning

18 Dec 2023 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucester City Council is seeking bids for the procurement process titled "Leisure & Active Wellbeing Services" in the industry category of sports facilities operation services. The contract involves managing leisure facilities such as GL1 and Oxtalls Sports Park, along with new services for a minimum of 10 years with possible extensions. A market interest day is scheduled for 5th March 2024 in Gloucester for interested parties. The contract is valued at £18,000,000 and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th May 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the sports facility management sector to grow, particularly those with experience in managing leisure facilities and community-based services. Companies interested in long-term contracts with potential for extensions would find this opportunity suitable. The procurement method is selective, involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. Businesses in the services category, especially those focusing on sports facility operation services, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Leisure & Active Wellbeing Services

Notice Description

The Contract is for the operation of the Authority-owned leisure facilities: GL1 and Oxtalls Sports Park. The Contract also includes the design and delivery of a new neighbourhood-based service. Also included within the scope of the procurement, but subject to separate contractual arrangements with third parties, are University of Gloucestershire's sports facilities including Oxstalls Arena (under a dual use agreement with UoG) and the planned Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub (under a lease with Blackbridge CCBS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for the operation of the Authority-owned leisure facilities: GL1 and Oxtalls Sports Park. The Contract also includes the design and delivery of a new neighbourhood-based service. Also included within the scope of the procurement, but subject to separate contractual arrangements with third parties, are University of Gloucestershire's sports facilities including Oxstalls Arena (under a dual use agreement with UoG) and the planned Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub (under a lease with Blackbridge CCBS). A market interest day is being held in Gloucester on Tuesday 5th March 2024. Bidders will be given further information about the opportunity and meet representatives from Gloucester City Council, University of Gloucestershire and Blackbridge CCBS. There will be a tour of the facilities in the scope of the procurement. Interested parties wishing to attend should register via the Authority's secure (hosted) electronic Tendering system 'Supplying the South West' portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . The contract for the provision of the Services (the "Contract") will be let for a minimum period of 10 years with an option to extend for up to two periods of up to 5 years each, intended to commence 2 January 2025. Please note that for the Gloucester City Council contract, there will be mandatory variant submissions required as part of the tender process: Mandatory Variant Submission 1 - No Authority investment, 10-year initial contract period Mandatory Variant Submission 2 - 15-year initial contract period Also explored within the scope of this procurement is the opportunity for the successful Candidate to manage and operate, under separate contracts: * Oxstalls Arena (University facilities under a dual use agreement with University of Gloucestershire) * Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub (planned community sports hub facility under a contract with Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society).

Renewal: 2 x 5 years by mutual agreement for each of the three potential contracts. Please note that for the Gloucester City Council contract, there will be a mandatory variant submission required as part of the tender process where the initial contract term will be 15 years, with a 60-month optional extension on agreement by both parties (potential total contract duration 20 years). Please see tender documents for details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004575-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 2024Expired
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
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gloucester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THE DOCKS
Postcode
GL1 2EQ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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