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QUB/2678/24 Concession for Personal Trainer

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 14:18

Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 17:02

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is offering a concession contract for Personal Trainer services, described as QUB/2678/24 Concession for Personal Trainer, to be operated on behalf of Queen's University Sports in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UKN06). This procurement process falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period closing on 29 January 2025, followed by the beginning of the award period on the same date. The contract is designed to last for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend up to a further 60 months, subject to annual satisfactory reviews. The procurement stage is currently at award, involving the appointment of Heather Weir and Paul Reynolds Fitness as the successful suppliers for the contract, each valued at GBP 1,400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personal training and fitness services. Those who compete successfully will benefit from the exposure and marketing support provided by Queen's University Sports, helping them attract their own clientele while enjoying access to university facilities. It is well-suited for SMEs with robust client acquisition strategies and personal trainers who can deliver various fitness and dance instruction services, supported comprehensively under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" classifications. The initiation of individual contracts with notable value and long-term extensions can help businesses stabilise and grow their revenue streams effectively.

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Notice Title

QUB/2678/24 Concession for Personal Trainer

Notice Description

Queen's is seeking to appoint three Economic Operators to operate Personal Trainer Concession on behalf of Queen's Sports. It is anticipated that Queen's will appoint the top three ranked Economic Operator from this tender exercise.Please note that Queen's Sport cannot guarantee hours of class cover and number of personal training clients. The appointed Economic Operators will be responsible for sourcing their own personal training clients, who will then book sessions through Queen's Sports. Additionally, Queen's Sport will promote the services of each successful economic operator on Queen's website. The same level of promotion will be provided to all appointed Economic Operators and will not be distinguished by their rankings as a result of this tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's is seeking to appoint three Economic Operators to operate Personal Trainer Concession on behalf of Queen's Sports. It is anticipated that Queen's will appoint the top three ranked Economic Operator from this tender exercise.Please note that Queen's Sport cannot guarantee hours of class cover and number of personal training clients. The appointed Economic Operators will be responsible for sourcing their own personal training clients, who will then book sessions through Queen's Sports. Additionally, Queen's Sport will promote the services of each successful economic operator on Queen's website. The same level of promotion will be provided to all appointed Economic Operators and will not be distinguished by their rankings as a result of this tender.

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

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 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
2
Supplier Names

HEATHER WEIR

PAUL REYNOLDS FITNESS

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