Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for LB of Lewisham Leisure management services

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

10 Mar 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is planning to tender for the Leisure Management Contract for the operation and management of various leisure facilities across the borough starting from 1st April 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an online Market Interest Day scheduled during the week commencing 24th March 2025. Interested parties must register their attendance by Thursday, 20th March 2025, and complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire by the same date. The procurement process will be formally announced later through a Contract Notice.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure management and facilities operations. The contract involves managing various leisure facilities, which can provide substantial business growth and exposure within the UKI44 region (Greater London) for the winning bidder. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in recreational, cultural, and sporting services will find this tender particularly appealing. Additionally, the requirement to use the Central Digital Platform ensures a streamlined procurement process, further opening up opportunities for tech-savvy businesses to showcase their adaptability and operational excellence.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for LB of Lewisham Leisure management services

Notice Description

This preliminary market engagement notice serves as an indication of a potential future procurement opportunity. Any formal procurement process will be announced later through a Contract Notice on the Find a Tender Service. The London Borough of Lewisham Council will soon be tendering for the Leisure Management Contract, covering the operation and management of various leisure facilities across the borough from 1st April 2026. Market Interest Day To provide more information about the facilities and the upcoming tender, we are hosting an online Market Interest Day during the week commencing 24th March 2025. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk with the name, position, and contact details of attendees. The deadline for registration is Thursday, 20th March 2025. Market Engagement Questionnaire Once registered, you will receive a Questionnaire, which must be completed and returned by Thursday, 20th March 2025. Central Digital Platform Bidders are required to register on the new Central Digital Platform. More information can be found here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html

Lot Information

Lot 1

This preliminary market engagement notice serves as an indication of a potential future procurement opportunity. Any formal procurement process will be announced later through a Contract Notice on the Find a Tender Service. The London Borough of Lewisham Council will soon be tendering for the Leisure Management Contract, covering the operation and management of various leisure facilities across the borough from 1st April 2026. Market Interest Day To provide more information about the facilities and the upcoming tender, we are hosting an online Market Interest Day during the week commencing 24th March 2025. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk with the name, position, and contact details of attendees. The deadline for registration is Thursday, 20th March 2025. Market Engagement Questionnaire Once registered, you will receive a Questionnaire, which must be completed and returned by Thursday, 20th March 2025. Central Digital Platform Bidders are required to register on the new Central Digital Platform. More information can be found here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008539-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Mr Adrian Betton
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

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