Notice Information
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
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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