Tender

DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 12:54

PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 08:41

PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 08:36

Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council is actively seeking a qualified provider for the leisure management contract of the Little Hay Golf Complex (LHGC), positioned between Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. This open tender invites submissions for managing this established public golf facility, which features an 18-hole course, a floodlit driving range, various other sports facilities, and a clubhouse. The procurement process is at the tender stage, following the Competitive Flexible Procedure, and it is aligned with Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. The tender period will conclude on 16 January 2026, followed by potential negotiations at the Council's discretion. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, and the award period is expected to end on 27 February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a gross value estimated at £36 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sports facility management and leisure services to expand their portfolio and engage with a publicly owned, highly regarded golf complex. Companies experienced in managing comprehensive leisure facilities, including golf courses and multifaceted recreational offerings with community engagement, would find this contract particularly beneficial. By securing a long-term management agreement, business operators can leverage high-quality amenities and existing reputational status to enhance service offerings and foster community ties, ultimately driving business growth in the leisure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract

Notice Description

Dacorum Borough Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the management of Little Hay Golf Complex ("LHGC") and invites prospective Providers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. LHGC is an established public golf facility located in Dacorum, offering a range of opportunities for both traditional golfers and the wider community. The Complex first opened in 1977 and has grown significantly over the years. It has thriving and friendly seniors, ladies, juniors and men's sections. With many mixed competitions played throughout the year, golfers from all sections have an opportunity to share their love of golf. In June 2025, LHGC was awarded 'Highly Recommended' status for 2025 by Golfshake, one of the leading independent golf course review platforms in the UK and Europe. LHGC includes the following facilities: * 18-hole golf course * 23-bay floodlit driving range * 6-hole pitch and put course * FootGolf * Disc Golf * Clubhouse (including bar and restaurant) * Greenskeeper shed The course has been leased to Absolutely Together since 2021, having previously been managed by Dacorum Sports Trust. This lease expires on 31 August 2026, and the Council are seeking a long-term operator on a leisure management contract basis rather than a lease.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: As set out in the tender documentation

Planning Information

All Tender Documents and correspondence must be submitted via the Councils e-tendering portal.at http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Suppliers must register on the Supply Hertfordshire portal prior to downloading documents and submitting responses - this is free of charge. Please submit your completed tender document via the Council’s e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon on 8 August 2025. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05631e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076017-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92621000 - Sports-event promotion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2050-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Hosier
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441442228346

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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