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PP-10126 Warwick District Council - Operation of Cycle Trails at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa

WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 10:42

Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Warwick District Council engaged in a procurement process for the operation of cycle trails and associated facilities at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa. The project falls under the "Sports facilities operation services" category (CPV code 92610000) and involves a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender aimed to appoint an operator to manage new cycle facilities and provide cycling-related courses. The procurement process began with the tender opening on 4th September 2024, and concluded with awarding the contract to Mercia Cycles Ltd on 12th February 2025. This project is located in Royal Leamington Spa, and the contract is valued at £1,200,000, with an optional extension for up to 5 years, and a potential break clause after 24 months.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses in the sports facility management and cycling sectors. Companies with expertise in managing recreational and sports activities, or those specialising in outdoor adventure and cycling tourism, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The selected operator will not only manage the facilities but also spearhead efforts to attract new users and enhance the skills of existing cyclists through tailored courses. The presence of a selective procurement method and significant project value suggest a potential for business growth and long-term collaboration with a regional authority like Warwick District Council.

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Notice Title

PP-10126 Warwick District Council - Operation of Cycle Trails at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa

Notice Description

In 2020 Warwick District Council agreed a masterplan for the site at Newbold Comyn, following the closure of the golf course there. The site is open and accommodates a combination of activities including informal walking and cycling access, a nature reserve, play areas, formal football pitches, a public house and venue space and a leisure centre. The masterplan was developed to future-proof its use and maintenance, and to update the range of activities there.Warwick District Council is seeking to appoint an operator to provide services to run cycle trails and associated facilities at Newbold Comyn in Royal Leamington Spa. At the end of this period, the Council will provide the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. During the initial period there will be a break clause for either party after 24 months of the contract commencement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2020 Warwick District Council agreed a masterplan for the site at Newbold Comyn, following the closure of the golf course there. The site is open and accommodates a combination of activities including informal walking and cycling access, a nature reserve, play areas, formal football pitches, a public house and venue space and a leisure centre. The masterplan was developed to future-proof its use and maintenance, and to update the range of activities there.Warwick District Council is seeking to appoint an operator to provide services to run cycle trails and associated facilities at Newbold Comyn in Royal Leamington Spa. At the end of this period, the Council will provide the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. During the initial period there will be a break clause for either party after 24 months of the contract commencement.The services included are set out below.Manage new Cycle FacilityPhysical and Safety management of the Cycle TrailsAppointed as operator undertaking roles within service specificationAgree and operate a programme of skills courses and other cycling related courses to attract new users and develop skills of existing users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04980e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034015-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

34430000 - Bicycles

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years 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
WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Irene Celis
Contact Email
irene.celis@place-group.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
LEAMINGTON SPA
Postcode
CV32 4AA
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
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Leamington Clarendon
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCIA CYCLES

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