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COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jul 2025 at 13:08

Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for a Community Tennis Programme in Sandwell Parks, which will run from June 2025 to March 2028. This process, conducted under an open competition procurement method, was aimed at appointing a qualified operator to manage tennis facilities at Redhouse, Britannia, and Brunswick Parks. The tender, categorised under sports-event organisation services, included refurbishments funded by the Lawn Tennis Association. This initiative not only enhances local facilities but invites commercial bookings from the newly appointed operator, We Do Tennis C.I.C. The contractual agreement includes an annual fee to the Council to maintain these facilities for long-term sustainability.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in sports event management and community-oriented programmes. SMEs like We Do Tennis C.I.C., who succeeded in securing the contract, stand to benefit greatly by expanding their service offerings in partnership with public authorities. The engagement allows such businesses to leverage existing networks and introduce innovative coaching and booking systems tailored to community needs. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to establish a foothold in local public sector contracts and demonstrate their commitment to community enrichment through sports and recreation.

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Notice Title

COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced operator to manage 3 of its park tennis court facilities, including the provision of a welcoming and accessible community tennis programme. Sandwell Council has benefitted from grant funding from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to refurbish the existing tennis courts at: - Redhouse Park (5 courts) - Britannia Park (2 Courts) - Brunswick Park (4 courts) The works have included re-surfacing, re-lining, fencing repairs, new nets and the installation of remote access gates / keypads. As part of the LTA grant funding and subsequent Cabinet approval, the Council is seeking to adopt a new approach to the operation and usage of these courts. This will allow a specialist community tennis operator to take commercial bookings and implement a coaching programme suitable for and in line local community needs. The operator is required to make an annual payment to the Council (for the benefit of operating the courts) which will be used to ensure the long-term ongoing maintenance and sustainability of the 3 sites which may include court resurfacing and replacing / renewing perimeter fences when required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05029d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043156-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE DO TENNIS

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