Tender

BHCC JB Leisure Management Services

BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 21:26

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton and Hove City Council is currently active in the tender stage of its procurement process, inviting experienced leisure operators to manage various leisure facilities and services across its jurisdiction. This tender, titled "BHCC JB Leisure Management Services," falls under the industry category of service procurement, specifically related to leisure and sports facilities. The contract period is set to start on 4th January 2027 and will last for 10 years, with potential extension to 2041, covering all leisure centres and sports pitches owned or managed by the Council. Interested parties need to express their interest by 14th May 2026, with the anticipated award date being 14th December 2026. The procurement employs a selective competitive flexible procedure, which includes a series of stages leading to negotiations with top-scoring bidders. The value of the contract is estimated at £16.25 million, highlighting the opportunity magnitude for businesses operating within this sector.

This tender presents an attractive growth opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure management, construction project management, and sports facilities operation. With a substantial contract value and an extensive scope that includes the management of leisure facilities, sports pitches, and health programmes, companies with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to compete. Businesses engaged in construction work of leisure facilities, repair and maintenance of sports facilities, and provide sporting services stand to benefit significantly. Given the competitive nature of the tender, entities that can offer a balanced approach to price and quality, with a focus on innovative management solutions, are likely to gain a competitive edge during the negotiation phase. The long-term contract also promotes stability and the chance to plan for sustained growth over a decade or more, contingent upon performance extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHCC JB Leisure Management Services

Notice Description

Brighton and Hove City Council is inviting tenders from suitably experienced leisure operators to manage its leisure facilities and services as its Agent from 1st April 2027 for an initial period of 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years. The scope of services includes all current and future leisure centres that the Council owns or becomes responsible for, seasonal paddling pools, sports pitch bookings and the delivery of health and wellbeing programmes subject to funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f62a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083542-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

71541000 - Construction project management services

92600000 - Sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2025-12-16

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpmo@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Further Information

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