Planning

Gym Concession at Chichester High School

THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST

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Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 20:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kemnal Academies Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at transforming the Sports Centre at Chichester High School into a modern gym facility that serves both the school and the wider community. This initiative falls under the services category of sports facilities operation, located in the UKJ region, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is focused on a lone lot, with a contract period planned from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2045. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the project by contacting procurement@tkat.org before the scheduled engagement milestone on 4th August 2025. This concession process intends to directly award a contract to a pre-identified Delivery Partner, aligning with the Procurement Act of 2023.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in gym design, development, and operations to enhance their portfolio by working with an established public authority. Companies adept at providing full funding, high-quality gym equipment, and skilled operational management, including staffing and marketing, will find this tender highly aligned with their services. As the school will retain some responsibilities, collaborating businesses will gain a strategic partner in TKAT, enhancing local reputation and access to community engagement channels. This project is particularly lucrative for businesses looking to establish long-term, sustainable operations in the community sports sector without investing in initial capital expenditure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gym Concession at Chichester High School

Notice Description

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is seeking to transform the existing Sports Centre at Chichester High School into a modern, industry-leading gym facility that delivers a fully funded, professionally operated gym that serves both the school and the wider community, with no capital or operational expenditure from the school. This notice serves to inform the market of the potential direct award of a concession contract for the design, development, and long-term operation of a gym facility at Chichester High School to a pre-identified Delivery Partner. The Delivery Partner will: Fully fund and convert the facility, including all structural and design work. Provide and maintain state-of-the-art gym equipment. Operate the facility, including staffing, marketing, and administration. Deliver a dedicated school fitness suite, community gym, exercise and spin studios, and changing/shower facilities. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and maintain high levels of hygiene and customer service. The school will retain responsibility for the structural fabric of the building, utilities, and internal promotion. This engagement is intended to inform the market of TKAT's intention to proceed with a direct award, in line with Section 17 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

For further details or to register an expression of interest, please contact Procurement@tkat.org.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037602-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tkat.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SIDCUP
Postcode
DA14 5AA
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
St Paul's Cray
Westminster Constituency
Orpington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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