Award

Framework for the Provision of Specialist Fitness Instructor Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 10:18

Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has initiated and completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement involving the Provision of Specialist Fitness Instructor Services, under the industry category of Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services. This open procedure procurement was split into three lots: Lot 1 for Climbing Wall Coordinator and Safety Compliance Services, Lot 2 for Multi Fitness Specialist Instructor Services, and Lot 3 for Dance Instructor Services. The framework agreement is designed to last initially for 12 months, with possible extensions up to five additional years. The procurement stage reached completion with awarded contracts dated 27th March 2025. The procurement's delivery location is specified in the region of UKN06, referring to Northern Ireland.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the fitness and recreational services sector to secure long-term partnerships with a renowned educational institution. Businesses specializing in climbing wall safety, comprehensive fitness instruction, and dance or arts-related fitness activities stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this framework. The awarded contracts with Mike Smith Mountaineering for climbing services, Carolyn Blair for fitness classes, and Mayte Segura for dance instruction indicate that businesses of various sizes, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete and thrive under such frameworks. The long-term nature of the contracts, subject to annual reviews and potential extensions, facilitates sustained business growth and stability in the competitive fitness services market.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Specialist Fitness Instructor Services

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of Specialist Fitness Instructors.Queen's requirements have been spilt into the following three lots:* Lot 1: Climbing Wall Coordinator and Safety Compliance Services* Lot 2: Multi Fitness Specialist Instructor Services* Lot 3: Dance Instructor Services It is anticipated that Queen's will appoint one Economic Operator to each Lot.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Climbing Wall Coordinator and Safety Compliance Services

Queen's Sport has a requirement for a qualified Climbing Wall Coordinator to oversee and enhance the climbing wall program for students, staff, and the wider community. Our goal is to provide a safe, engaging, and educational climbing experience that promotes physical fitness and teamwork.

Options: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 60 months.

Renewal: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 60 months.

Lot 2 Multi Fitness Specialist Instructor Services

Queen's Sport has a requirement for a qualified fitness instructor to lead engaging and effective classes for our students, staff, and the wider community. Our goal is to enhance our fitness offerings and promote an Active Lifestyle within the university environment.

Options: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 60 months.

Renewal: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 60 months.

Lot 3 Dance Instructor Services

Queen's Sport has a requirement for a qualified instructor for delivery of Zumba, Latin Dance, and Baby Ballet classes to enhance our fitness and arts offerings for students, staff, and the local community. Our goal is to provide engaging, enjoyable, and high-energy classes that promote physical fitness and creativity.

Options: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 60 months.

Renewal: The Agreement will initially be for a period of 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the agreement by up to a further 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c94f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92342000 - Dance-instruction services

92342100 - Ballroom dance-instruction services

92342200 - Discotheque dance-instruction services

92600000 - Sporting services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 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
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
f.toh@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CAROLYN BLAIR

MAYTE SEGURA

MIKE SMITH MOUNTAINEERING

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