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DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract

Dacorum Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 09:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 12:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 09:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 09:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 15:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the management contract of the Little Hay Golf Complex, located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Absolutely Together, is valued at £3,000,000 and will operate from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2041, with an option to extend for an additional five years. The competitive tendering phase was conducted using an open procurement method, specifically the Competitive Flexible Procedure, aligned with the Public Contracts Regulations under UK legislation. The procurement process progressed from initial planning and tender stages, culminating in the contract award, with the participation managed through the Council's e-tendering portal. The engagement featured a tender period ending on 16th January 2026 and an award announcement on 17th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in sports facility management and leisure services. The contract's scope includes operating an 18-hole golf course, a floodlit driving range, and various other recreational facilities like FootGolf and Disc Golf, alongside clubhouse amenities. This extensive operational responsibility is ideal for businesses with experience in managing comprehensive leisure complexes or those looking to diversify their portfolio within the sports-event promotion sector. With the current vendor, Absolutely Together, transitioning from lessee to contractor, the contract sets a high industry standard, and companies equipped for large-scale service delivery are well-positioned to thrive in this venture. The integration of diverse sports offerings allows firms to innovate and expand their market reach both locally in Hertfordshire and nationally.

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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/065000-2026
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

92621000 - Sports-event promotion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2050-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dacorum Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Absolutely Together

Further Information

Notice Documents

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