Award

Tennis Courts Operator

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:28

Tender

09 May 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a public procurement process for the appointment of a tennis courts operator. This contract, titled "Tennis Courts Operator," belongs to the services category within the sporting services industry and will be serviced in the Birmingham area, UKG31 region, United Kingdom. The process involved an open procurement method with below-threshold competition. The contract spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2030, with potential extensions of two additional periods of two years each, subject to satisfactory performance. The award has been given to MicroSports Management Ltd, marking the procurement stage as complete, with the contract officially signed on 7th August 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in sporting services and sports facilities operation. Companies with experience and capability in managing sports facilities would find this contract beneficial for growth, particularly those who can provide high-quality service in such specialized operations. This opportunity was accessible to both large and medium-sized enterprises, as demonstrated by the successful bid from MicroSports Management Ltd, a large-scale supplier. Engaging in this sector not only ensures steady income streams for businesses but also enhances their portfolio in public service management, fostering further avenues for expansion in local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Tennis Courts Operator

Notice Description

To award the contract for the provision of a tennis courts operator. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 + 2 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: With the option to extend for a further 2 + 2 years subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047166-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROSPORTS MANAGEMENT

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