Award

Leisure Management Operator Services

NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2025 at 16:30

Tender

23 Apr 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has recently awarded a contract as part of their Leisure Management Operator Services procurement process, classified under sports facilities operation services (CPV: 92610000). The contract, active from 28th May 2025, involves managing sports facilities like Bedworth Physical Activity Hub, Pingles Leisure Centre, and Jubilee Centre in Nuneaton. This service contract, valued at £53.5 million, will have an initial 10-year term with a 5-year extension option, following the Concession Contract Regulations 2016's Light Touch Regime. The procurement, held under a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, involved stages including pre-selection, tender, and potential negotiation, aiming for operational commencement in early 2026.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses in the sports and leisure management sector, especially those with expertise in facility management and operation of community sport centres. Companies that can offer comprehensive management services, including maintenance, refurbishment, and potentially food and accommodation services, stand to benefit significantly. The process was competitive, with four electronic bids submitted, reflecting significant interest, although no SME bids were noted. This scenario presents a lucrative chance for large-scale operators, like the successful bidder, Sports and Leisure Management Limited, to solidify their presence in the local market, leveraging both community engagement and enhanced service offerings.

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Notice Title

Leisure Management Operator Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure an Economic Operator for the management and operation of sport facilities such as Bedworth Physical Activity Hub, Pingles Leisure Centre and Jubilee in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough. The Council is targeting the appoint of an Economic Operator in 2025 for a period of 15 years (10 year initial term with an option to extend for 5 years). The Council intends to undertake a procurement process in line with the Concession Contract Regulations 2016. Whilst this service falls within the Light Touch Regime, the Council will be undertaking the procurement via the Find a Tender Service (FTS) and applying the principle of the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Please note, the Council issued a F23: Social and other specific services - concessions (prior information notice) in March 2024. Notice Reference: 2024/S 000-008913 Council issued a F24: Concession notice (Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-013153) on 23rd April 2024 on Find a Tender platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council acknowledges there can be a lot of change during a longer term contract therefore it is possible that during the term of the contract, future facilities may be built or decommissioned within the borough which may have an impact on this contract whether that be a reduction or increase in the number of facilities covered under the contract. One site that may included during the term of the contract is Top Farm which is located in the north of Nuneaton but this is not confirmed or guaranteed. Additional information: The Council propose a 15 year contract term including extensions (180 months) but excluding mobilisation. The 15 year term therefore commences from formal operational for members of the public to utilise the service. It must be noted that the Council envisage the contract award taking place in 2025 with a contract go live date post award followed by a mobilisation period and then the 15 year term commencing from the formal operational go live date scheduled to be early 2026. It is the Council's view that the object of the contractual arrangements are classified as a service concession contract under the Concession Contract Regulations 2016 and furthermore, fall under the scope of the Light Touch Regime services listed under Schedule 3 of the regulations. In the interests of transparency, fairness, equality of opportunity, best value and future development flexibility, the Council will undertake a FTS advertised procurement process which encompasses the aspects and core principles of the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The process shall therefore involve: - Pre-selection stage - A tender stage - Negotiation and dialogue (if required) - A second tender stage noted as Best and Final Offer (if required) Please note, should initial bids be received and deemed acceptable, the Council may award on this basis without the need to undertake any negotiation. Therefore, prospective bidders should consider submitting an initial bid that could be acceptable without any need to negotiate. Alternatively, if the Council is unable to award, it may include an additional dialogue/negotiation stage(s) and tender stage(s) but the bidders will all be updated based on any change. For full details, please view Document 1 - Information Pack. There may be an option to include Top Farm as a leisure offer/site as a potential during the contract term but there is no guarantee of this. This hasn't been factored into the Estimated Total Lifetime Value. There may also be during the term of the contract additional sites, site enhancements, refurbishments and/or the removal of sites during the term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033488-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

90911000 - Accommodation, building and window cleaning services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Matthew Wallbank
Contact Email
matthew.wallbank@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476376376

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC

Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT

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