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Leisure Management System

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University has recently completed the procurement process for a new Leisure Management System, aimed at enhancing the management of sports memberships and bookings at their sports centre in Canterbury, UK. This contract, categorised under 'services', is specifically related to sports facilities operation services, and falls under the sub-central government public authority industry. The procurement method employed was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold limited competition. The contract was signed on 10th October 2025, with active status and the contract performance period starting from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2029, with the potential for extension based on performance, reaching up to a maximum of 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure management technologies to expand their market presence into public sector clients. With GladStone MRM Ltd being the awarded supplier, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in sports facility operations and management systems would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The contract value of £148,654.80 underlines the economic potential, encouraging businesses capable of offering innovative and efficient solutions to engage in such competitive procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Leisure Management System

Notice Description

Purchase of a new leisure management system to manage all aspects of sports memberships and bookings for the sports centre at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070905-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£148,654 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1QU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLADSTONE MRM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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