Tender

RUH onsite gym facility

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a provider to manage an onsite gym facility. This project falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category. The facility is located at the Oasis Building within the Royal United Hospitals Bath in Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG. The contracting authority is seeking a service provider with the capability to equip, prepare, staff, and manage the gym while also ensuring health and safety compliance. The gym's primary users will be staff members, with possible access for local residents at suitable times. The procurement process follows a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with submissions required by 31st March 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in running gym facilities, particularly those with experience in corporate or healthcare environments. Businesses with a strong background in providing comprehensive gym services, including equipment supply, space preparation, and member management, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, companies that offer flexible membership models and robust health and safety assurances will be highly attractive candidates. The successful bidder may also gain the opportunity to manage additional leisure facilities on the Royal United Hospitals estate, expanding their operational footprint and potential revenue streams.

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Notice Title

RUH onsite gym facility

Notice Description

RUH Bath is seeking a provider to run a gym facility the RUH site. At this stage, we are undertaking some market testing to engage providers who may be interested and equipment to support this proposal. The provider would be responsible for providing the equipment, preparing the space (painting where required), staffing, undertaking health and safety checks with the Trust and providing assurance that requirements are met, managing the sign up and administration of membership, managing access and working with the physiotherapy team to provide inductions and classes. It would also be helpful to have information of insurance cover if applicable. The gym will be used primarily by staff members, with an option to open to local residents when suitable.<br/><br/>There may also be an opportunity to run all leisure facilities on the RUH estate, including the tennis court, swimming pool and squash court. As part of your response to this specification, please include an indication of your preference regarding the scope of procurement.<br/> <br/>If you are interested please email naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RUH Bath is seeking a provider to run a gym facility the RUH site. At this stage, we are undertaking some market testing to engage providers who may be interested and equipment to support this proposal. The provider would be responsible for providing the equipment, preparing the space (painting where required), staffing, undertaking health and safety checks with the Trust and providing assurance that requirements are met, managing the sign up and administration of membership, managing access and working with the physiotherapy team to provide inductions and classes. It would also be helpful to have information of insurance cover if applicable. The gym will be used primarily by staff members, with an option to open to local residents when suitable.


There may also be an opportunity to run all leisure facilities on the RUH estate, including the tennis court, swimming pool and squash court. As part of your response to this specification, please include an indication of your preference regarding the scope of procurement.

Essential

1. Provides a combination of cardiovascular and strength gym equipment
2. Offers convenient opening hours for healthcare staff
3. Uses the footprint available (a small space, with a squash court dedicated for the refurbishment)
4. Supports the staff physio service to utilise the onsite facility
5. Offers flexible memberships (monthly payments, pay as you go, reduced charges for physio referrals etc)
6. Maximises the potential return to the Trust
7. Offers swipe access or equivalent, ensuring that the gym is only available to paying members or referrals

Desirable

1. Previous experience in running a corporate gym
2. Is accessible for all staff to access, including wheelchair users
3. Includes capital investment to refurbish the changing rooms and showers
4. An interest in supporting and/or running all leisure facilities on site
5. Offers the gym to local members of the public

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005852-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 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
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Naveen Sadagopan Pitchumani
Contact Email
naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

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