Planning

Leisure Provision Somerset Bridgwater Private Finance Initiative Schools

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Aug 2024 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for the operation of sports facilities at two schools, Robert Blake and Chilton Trinity in Bridgwater. The procurement is categorised under "Sports facilities operation services" and is currently in the planning stage. This process aims to secure a service provider to manage the sports centres from the end of the current contract in October 2025 until September 2037. A market engagement event is scheduled for October 2024 to gather feedback and assess interest. Potential providers are invited to register via the Proactis procurement portal. The council seeks a contractor capable of delivering high-quality, inclusive, and affordable services that maximise social value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility management, especially those experienced in managing school and community amenities. It includes extensive services such as swimming pool operation, gym management, security, community engagement, marketing, and ancillary services like cleaning and catering. Organisations with expertise in these areas, as well as innovation in service delivery, would be well-suited to compete. The council’s focus on leveraging external funding and fostering partnerships also presents lucrative potential for growth and collaboration in the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Leisure Provision Somerset Bridgwater Private Finance Initiative Schools

Notice Description

Somerset has two Building Schools for Future, Private Finance Initiative schools with associated leisure facilities. The current contract for the provision of leisure sports centre management services ends in October 2025. The location of the leisure facilities are Robert Blake School, Bridgwater and Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater. The Council wishes to engage with the market ahead of a procurement of a contract to understand the level of interest in such a contract and to receive any feedback regarding the procurement route. The new contract will run to the end of the PFI contract in September 2037. Market engagement will be used to develop a procurement model which delivers commercial arrangements that permit genuine innovation and good relationships. The Council is looking for a provider which can maximise social value, deliver a high quality, inclusive, and safe service at the lowest possible cost to the Council. Please note Somerset Council uses the Proactis procurement portal. Please register at the following site if you are interested in this opportunity. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login# At this stage of the procurement the Council is only requesting that those interested in the opportunity register on the system and send a message that you wish to attend a market engagement event. Further information will provided at the event. Somerset Council is planning to provide a market engagement opportunity during October 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sports centre management services including: Management of the service. * Swimming Pool (Chilton Trinity Site only) * Gymnasiums * Artificial and Grass Pitches * Sports Hall * Dance studio * Health and Safety * An online booking system and reception service * Security through a controlled access point for all users of the facility * Maximise the use of the facilities including promotion and marketing of the facilities * Promote community use * Tuition * Work with partners to secure external funding * Cleaning of the leisure areas, excluding cleaning at height * Portering, moving of equipment, ensuring floodlights are turned off * Catering services The Council will use the market engagement to develop and finalise the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04962f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027511-2024
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
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2024Expired
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gary Coleman
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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