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Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde

FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2026 at 16:25

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2024 at 15:53

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Fylde Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a long-term contract to provide sport and leisure services, focusing on revitalising key swimming facilities in the Fylde area, notably St Anne's and Kirkham Pools. The process, which included a competitive procedure with negotiation, culminated in the appointment of the operator Places For People Leisure Management Limited. The procurement was intended to secure an operator capable of both managing and investing in the facilities over a potential 15-year period, extending to reflect substantial capital investment requirements. Fylde Borough Council has committed to an interim agreement lasting until 30 June 2026 to ensure service continuity pending the finalisation of the main contract.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for the development and management of recreational services in Fylde, making it ideal for businesses specialising in leisure management, facility operations, and capital investments in sports infrastructure. Companies equipped with technical expertise in these areas and financial capacity to support extended investment plans are particularly well-suited to engage. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to expand their operations into the leisure sector and contribute to the long-term sustainability and enhancement of community recreational facilities.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde

Notice Description

Fylde Borough Council has undertaken a procurement for a leisure services operator to deliver investment in, and management of, key swimming facilities across the Borough. The scope of the contract includes: * St Anne's Swimming Pool * Kirkham Pool The procurement exercise sought to secure a long-term operating and investment partner, with proposals including both operational delivery and associated capital investment in the facilities. Following the completion of the procurement process, the Council approved the appointment of a preferred operator and the associated investment strategy for both sites. To ensure continuity of service pending completion of the final contractual arrangements, Fylde Borough Council has entered into an interim agreement with the operator. This interim arrangement will expire on 30 June2026, after which the full contractual agreement is expected to be finalised and executed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The original contract notice 2024/S 000-037050, published on 15 November 2024, stated an intended contract duration of 10 years plus 3 X 5 Year options to extend. Following completion of the procurement process and consideration of the preferred delivery model, Full Council on 27 January 2026 approved Option C, which included: * Enhanced capital investment in facilities; and * Appointment of the preferred operator under a revised commercial model. As part of this approved option, the contract duration was extended to 15 years to: * Ensure long-term financial sustainability of the operating model; * Reflect the scale of capital investment and lifecycle requirements; and * Enable delivery of the Council's strategic leisure and community objectives. The published contract award therefore reflects the approved 15-year contract term, as authorised by Full Council.

Renewal: Duration of the contract 10 years with potential for a maximum of 25 years by 3 x 60 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042737-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

55520000 - Catering services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,040,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 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
FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANNES ON SEA
Postcode
FY8 1LW
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire

Local Authority
Fylde
Electoral Ward
Carnegie
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE MANAGEMENT

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