Award

Milton Keynes Leisure Management

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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 tender process for managing three leisure facilities in Milton Keynes: Bletchley Leisure Centre, Woughton Leisure Centre, and Windmill Hill Golf Course. The contract, awarded to Serco Leisure Operating Limited, falls under the "Sports facilities operation services" category and is part of the council's commitment to delivering low-carbon infrastructure. The procurement process adhered to an open procedure and involved several tenderers, with an award status now marked as complete. The contract is valued at £18,032,314 over a 15-year period (10 years with an optional 5-year extension) and is set to commence on March 1, 2026, with completion expected by February 28, 2036, and a potential extension until 2041. This project aligns with the Authority's Strategy for 2050, particularly their goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, supported by a city-scale District Heat Network project.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale leisure management and sustainable infrastructure. Companies with expertise in leisure facility operations, environmental sustainability, and public service management will find potential for business growth and innovation. The inclusion of an agency model approach within the contract terms underscores the value of adaptability and experience in alternative service delivery frameworks. Additionally, the Authority's focus on decarbonisation projects makes this an appealing prospect for businesses committed to environmental stewardship. The successful tenderer will work closely with Milton Keynes City Council to ensure a smooth transition to the District Heat Network, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses with experience in managing complex, multi-faceted projects in urban settings.

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Notice Title

Milton Keynes Leisure Management

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the Council appointing 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

If you are interested in participating in this market engagement please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home where you will be able to access our market engagement pack to learn more and respond to some questions that are designed to help shape our procurement and approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081951-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

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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