Tender

116-PA-25 Management of Attleborough Leisure Centre

BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

26 Sep 2025 at 12:52

TenderUpdate

25 Sep 2025 at 15:40

Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 15:00

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Breckland District Council is actively seeking experienced leisure facility operators for the management of the Attleborough Leisure Centre in Norfolk. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, offers a contract beginning in Spring 2026 and running for 13 years, with possible extensions of up to two five-year periods. The procurement process falls under a competitive flexible procedure, with substantial investment allocated (estimated at £11,000,000, gross value). Key deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 21st October 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 14th October 2025. This contract presents a significant opportunity in the services category, particularly focusing on sports facilities operation and related services, uniquely positioned within the UKH17 region, under a special regime with concessions and light touch considerations.

This procurement is ideal for businesses that specialise in leisure facility management, particularly those with capabilities in launching new leisure facilities and cooperative ventures with educational institutions. Operators that can present innovative business models that incorporate shared revenue and enhanced operational efficiencies stand to benefit considerably. The tender is structured to favour companies that can demonstrate excellence in sports and recreational services, ensuring high-quality customer experiences and robust business continuity strategies, especially in pandemic or endemic situations. Winning this contract could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and provide a stable, long-term revenue stream while aligning with Breckland District Council’s strategic outcomes and growth vision for the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

116-PA-25 Management of Attleborough Leisure Centre

Notice Description

Breckland Council is inviting tenders from suitably experienced leisure facility operators for the management and operation of its dry Leisure Centre facilities in Attleborough, Norfolk from Spring 2026. The Council is seeking a leisure operator for a contract period of 13 years, with options to extend for up to two further periods of 5 years each.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in this exercise, please register your interest by contacting us at procurement@breckland.gov.uk by no later than 12 pm on 25th July 2025 to request further information. Expressions of interest must include: • Company name and contact details • Brief summary of relevant services or experience • Preferred contact method Upon receipt of expressions of interest, a questionnaire and a copy of the draft service specification, along with other relevant information to support this process, will be shared with you. The deadline for response to these questionnaires is 1st August 2025. Please note that this notice is not a call for competition, nor an invitation to tender. Participation in this engagement will not influence future procurement decisions nor confer any advantage or disadvantage. The contracting authority is under no obligation to proceed with any procurement. No contract will be awarded as a result of this market engagement exercise. Any relevant information or clarifications arising from this engagement will be made available to all potential suppliers as part of any future tender documentation, to ensure transparency and equal treatment Market engagement: 3rd July - 1st August 2025 Tender notice publication (anticipated): Q4 2025 Invitation to submit Tender: November - Q4 2025 Please note: Depending on construction progress at the site, the indicative timeline may be amended

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060160-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,166,666 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MAX ASSOCIATES (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kirsty@max-associates.com, procurement@breckland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEREHAM
Postcode
NR19 1EE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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