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Leisure Centre Management Contract

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 14:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 May 2025 at 12:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Leisure Centre Management Contract, utilizing the Procurement Act 2023's Competitive Flexible Procedure. This major contract, valued at over £12.5 million, is focused on providing leisure services across Bolton. The procurement method adopted was open and involved multiple stages, including dialogue and best and final offers, concluding with the award phase. Award notification was published on 2nd December 2025, with Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust as the awarded supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with a potential five-year renewal if contractual requirements are met.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for organisations within the leisure and recreational services industry. Large enterprises, particularly those with experience in managing leisure facilities, may find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust's successful bid, supported by dialogue and negotiation strategies, highlights the importance for businesses to demonstrate quality, cost efficiency, and social value in their proposals. Furthermore, organisations with a committed approach to delivering public services and satisfying community needs could leverage similar opportunities to enhance their market presence and foster growth. The contract's flexible approach during the bid process exemplifies the openness to innovative solutions and partnerships in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leisure Centre Management Contract

Notice Description

The Authority looked to procure a service to provide the leisure provision across Bolton utilising the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure. This was a multi stage process including dialogue and best and final offers. The option to bid with an agency model was permitted which is reflected in the change of proposed value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension up to 5 further years available if both parties are satisfied with the contract and standard of service delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052994
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078981-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,553,670 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Dec 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Postcode Area
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOLTON MIDDLEBROOK LEISURE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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