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West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL LEISURE OPERATING CONTRACT

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15 Jan 2025 at 17:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking tenders for its Leisure Operating Contract, inviting suitable partners to manage and operate six leisure facilities, including Daventry Leisure Centre, Moulton Leisure Centre, Daventry Sports Park, Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Mounts Baths, and Lings Forum Leisure Centre. This procurement, classified under "Sports facilities operation services" (CPV code 92610000), is currently in the tender stage, with the selection questionnaire responses due by 12 Noon 21 February 2025. The contract, valued at £140,000,000, commences on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of ten years, with the option to extend for up to ten additional years. The process follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and includes a ten-day standstill period before the contract award.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sports facilities operation, facilities management, and maintenance services. Companies with experience in promoting and delivering active wellbeing programmes will find this particularly beneficial. The selected partner will support West Northamptonshire Council in their Active Communities programme, further enhancing community engagement and service delivery. Businesses proficient in managing large-scale leisure facilities and developing health and wellness initiatives are well-suited to compete, offering them the potential for substantial growth and a long-term partnership with a regional authority.

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Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

Notice Description

The Authority is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate the Authority's Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following 6 Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreA more in depth description can be found in II.2.4 of this Contract Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate its Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following six Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreThe successful Provider will also support the Council in delivering its Active Communities programme and will be responsible for managing, promoting, delivering and monitoring an Active Wellbeing programme at all of the Facilities (excluding Daventry Sports Park) subject to the final contract award. The procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services, and the Council is using a procedure which corresponds to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation ("CPN"). The first stage of the procurement is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for which responses must be submitted by 12 Noon 21 February 2025.The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Authority's Procurement Team will be sent via the Authority's e-Procurement portal hosted by In-Tend.In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wncCompleted Tender Responses and clarification questions regarding the contract or procurement process can only be submitted electronically, using the Authority's e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant ITT Response Deadline. Where Bidders encounter any difficulties whilst using the In-Tend system, please refer to the user guide at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles or contact the In-Tend support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:00 via Telephone: 0845 557 8079 or Email: support@in-tend.co.uk

Renewal: Commencing on 1 April 2026, the contract is for 10 years, with an option to extend for two additional periods of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d065
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001426-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL LEISURE OPERATING CONTRACT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

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