Planning

Management and operation of Leisure Services for the BSF PFI contract

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 08:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is planning the management and operation of Leisure Services under the BSF PFI contract, valued at £4,800,000 excluding VAT, with a planned start date of 28th September 2025 and an end date of 28th September 2037. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is an open procedure inviting suppliers from the services sector, specifically within the sporting services category (CPV: 92600000). The contract covers the UKK2 region, and key communication is anticipated by 1st June 2025. This opportunity is above the threshold, indicating significant value and scope for the right service provider.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in sporting and leisure services to partner with a sub-central government authority. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive leisure management services and interested in long-term contracts within the public sector will find this project particularly appealing. With a gross contract value of £5,760,000, it is an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the UK, providing ample scope for growth and innovation through a stable partnership with Somerset Council. The open procurement method ensures that a wide range of service providers can compete, enhancing opportunities for diverse business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management and operation of Leisure Services for the BSF PFI contract

Notice Description

Management and operation of Leisure Services for the BSF PFI contract for Somerset

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050af6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018261-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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