Award

Milton Keynes Leisure Management

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 13:12

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:42

TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 10:12

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 16:38

PlanningUpdate

26 Mar 2025 at 15:25

Planning

26 Mar 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has completed the tendering process for the management of three leisure facilities: Bletchley Leisure Centre, Woughton Leisure Centre, and Windmill Hill Golf Course, issuing a contract award valued at £18,032,314 gross for a potential 15-year period. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the services falling under the industry category of sports facilities operation services. Located in Milton Keynes, UKJ12, and covered by the Procurement Act 2023, the contract supports low-carbon infrastructure goals, aiding the city's aspiration to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. The agreement was signed on March 1, 2026, with the possibility of a five-year extension.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the large-scale leisure management industry, particularly those specialising in sports facilities operation services. Milton Keynes City Council's expectations for a well-managed, sustainable service, alongside an innovative approach in employing low-carbon technologies, highlight a forward-thinking approach that aligns with current environmental priorities. Businesses possessing expertise in agency models and with the ability to partner effectively with local government on sustainability initiatives could find this contract beneficial for their growth, expanding their portfolio in public sector collaborations. With the need for innovative solutions ensuring both economic and environmental benefit, leisure operators with robust capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to thrive under this contract.

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Notice Title

Milton Keynes Leisure Management

Notice Description

The Council has appointed an operator to undertake the management of three (3) leisure facilities within Milton Keynes including Bletchley Leisure Centre, Woughton Leisure Centre and Windmill Hill Golf course. The total contract award value stated in this notice is the tendered sum for the full possible contract period of 15 years (i.e. the initial contract period of 10 years plus the full potential extension period of 5 years) at the point of signature. This figure comprises the estimated value of the management of the 3 leisure facilities and is indicative only. It is expected this figure will be affected by inflation in accordance with the provisions of the contract. For the purposes of Section 74(1)(a) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, Milton Keynes City Council may during the term of the Leisure Operator Contract apply an agency model arrangement to replace the traditional leisure management arrangement. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract terms and conditions to accommodate a move to the agency model arrangement. The Authority is delivering a major low-carbon infrastructure investment in the form of a city scale District Heat Network (DHN), a key component of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, as outlined in the Authority's Strategy for 2050 and Council Plan 2024-2026. In the first phase of the DHN, low-carbon heat will be delivered to several public buildings across the city, helping to reduce reliance on gas combustion heating. As part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), the Authority has been successful in its application to convert three major public buildings: the city library; Civic building; and Woughton Leisure Centre.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 5 years making a total potential contract length of 15 years.

Planning Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034737-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£15,026,929 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£15,026,929 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2040-06-18

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO LEISURE OPERATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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