Award

173-NYC-RS - Leisure Management System

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 11:53

TenderUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 10:15

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 14:30

Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 13:17

Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement of a Leisure Management System through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED. Located in Northallerton, within the United Kingdom's UKE22 region, this public authority seeks to enhance its leisure services with innovative IT solutions. The procurement was in the award stage as of 24th December 2025, marking the end of a thorough process initiated to select an appropriate supplier for this services contract. The initial contract period begins on 12th January 2026, concluding on 24th August 2029, with potential extensions stretching up to 2033. The awarded contract reveals a gross value of £2,600,000, offering numerous opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and support within the leisure sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those classified as SMEs, given the procurement's specific focus and criteria that welcomed bidders to demonstrate technical acumen and economic stability. Firms with capabilities in developing leisure management systems or providing IT support services stand to benefit from engagement opportunities with a prominent council buyer like North Yorkshire Council. The open procedure nature of this procurement, coupled with its substantial contract valuation, implies an open door for competitive businesses aiming to establish or expand their governmental sector client base. This setting fosters a conducive environment for businesses to provide additional software capabilities, potentially aligning with the council’s future strategic tech enhancements or addressing emerging security requirements throughout the contract’s lifecycle.

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Notice Title

173-NYC-RS - Leisure Management System

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to invite Suppliers to tender for a Leisure Management System. The contract is for a period of 3 years 7 months with the optional extension of 2 x 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The buyer reserves the right for additional purchases, described here, from the contractor: Additional licences may be purchased throughout the contract length.

Renewal: Option to extend 2 x 24 months 25 August 2029 - 24 August 2031 25 August 2031 - 24 August 2033

Planning Information

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to assist North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) to understand the current market conditions. This is to inform their options for the procurement of a Leisure Management System. The Authority intends to use information gained from the market to inform future procurement options. This is a retrospective preliminary market engagement notice covering the RFI notice published via our e-tendering system (YORtender) in November 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086119-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,166,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,166,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 24 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-01-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLADSTONE MRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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