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Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 05:31

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05 Jun 2025 at 23:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Mid Suffolk District Council has awarded a contract for the management operation of three sports facilities located on the Stowmarket High School site in Ipswich, UK. The contract was directly awarded to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd due to technical reasons identified during an initial competitive tender process. The facilities, comprising a 3G pitch, a Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA), and a Mini Athletics Track, aim to support the development of sports clubs and maximise community use. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and follows a concession special regime. The process reached the award stage on 5th June 2025, with a contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 30th September 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale businesses specializing in sports facility management and community engagement programs. The successful management of these venues offers potential revenue streams through expanded community activities and educational programmes, aligning with national curriculum requirements for physical education. Sports and Leisure Management Ltd's experience in sports facility operation makes them well-positioned to benefit from this contract, but other businesses with capabilities in sports management or community partnerships might consider similar future opportunities. The option to extend the contract to include additional facilities offers further possibilities for business expansion in the leisure and recreational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track

Notice Description

Mid Suffolk District Council is contracting for a Management Operator for three new sports facilities on the Stowmarket High School site, to maximise the potential and income from the new facilities focusing on supporting the development of sports clubs and community use. The outdoor sports areas and facilities to be made available for community use are the following * 3G pitch* Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA)* Mini Athletics Track. The facilities are located alongside Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre. The primary objective of the Sports Facilities is to provide educational, recreational, social, leisure and cultural opportunities for academy students and the community and to provide opportunities for local people and sports organisations to participate in sport and physical activity and to develop their skills, particularly among low participant groups. The operation of the Sports Facilities should achieve the following mutually desirable outcomes: The National Curriculum requirements for physical education. The sports facilities are available for the maximum possible community use. The sports facilities are safe, secure and properly maintained for all users. The maintenance of a balanced programme of use, which satisfies academy needs and provides for a wide range of community use in compliance with conditions associated with any external funding. These programmes may include:- Opportunities for beginners, for people wishing to improve their sporting skills via programmes of coaching and competition and training for players coaches and officials- Specific activities, aimed at attracting new participants to a range of sport and physical activity. To develop positive attitudes towards the benefits of participation in sport and physical education.

Procurement Information

The Competitive tender was unable to be awarded due to technical reasons which were identified during the evaluation of the tender relating to sufficient access to the site. Therefore the contract will be direct awarded to the lease holder for the leisure centre which is alongside the site, for the period of the lease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054408
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,140,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 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
MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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