Planning

UK Leisure Framework 2026-2034

DENBIGHSHIRE LEISURE LTD

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Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, in collaboration with Denbighshire County Council, has released the planning notice for the UK Leisure Framework 2026-2034, focusing on the enhancement of leisure, sports, and cultural facilities. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with the formal tender expected to be announced by 12 January 2026. The framework, guided by Welsh devolved regulations, aims to engage a development partner for a duration of eight years, with an option to extend for two more years. The procurement, valued at GBP 7.2 billion gross, will employ a competitive flexible procedure targeting the works category, involving a wide array of constructions and service enhancements across the UK.

This framework presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in leisure, sport, recreation, and multifunctional development. Suitable candidates will include SMEs capable of delivering turnkey projects from feasibility studies to project handover. The framework invites businesses involved in construction, architectural services, financial consultancy, sports facility operations, and related sectors to compete. By engaging in this large-scale national project, businesses can expand their portfolios and collaborate with public and private sector entities, central government departments, and third-sector clients, contributing to an expansive and sustainable leisure infrastructure across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Leisure Framework 2026-2034

Notice Description

Following the success of previous iterations of the UK Leisure Framework, Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL) is again seeking to appoint a development partner to undertake feasibility studies and work with clients to deliver the findings including those findings that increase the sustainability and efficiency, develop business plans, plan, manage, operate and perform, or procure the performance of all works, supplies and services in respect of leisure, sport, recreation, well-bring, health and cultural related projects. Proposed projects are to include, but not be limited to: multi-use, single use or any combination of uses of developments ranging from leisure, sport, recreation, well-bring, health and cultural, indoor, outdoor, recreation, theatre, hotels, restaurants, office, museums, spas etc. This Framework will be the fourth iteration of UK Leisure Framework and will seek to improve and build upon the successes of the earlier iterations. The previous iterations of the Framework have had an outstanding reputation to-date, and the selected bidder will need to demonstrate how they will deliver this Framework in partnership with DLL to achieve even greater successes in the future. The Framework is to be for a period of eight years with the potential for extension for a further 2 years on a year-by-year basis. The Framework will be available to a wider range of clients, with a wider range of services than in previous iterations. The Framework will be accessible to a national UK audience, consisting not just of public sector entities, but also the following entities: * Central government departments on a nationwide basis * Public sector arm's length organisations and other Public Private Partnerships * Private Finance Initiatives as they are coming up for refresh * Third sector clients (e.g. not-for-profit, charities etc.) * Universities * Quasi Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations (Quango's) / Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB's) * Non-Ministerial Departments * Ministerial Departments * Agencies and Other Public Bodies * National Governing Bodies * The Fire Service * The Health Service including the Health Trusts * The Ministry of Defence (MoD) * The Police * Schools * Colleges * Academy Trusts * Sports England * Any other organisation in receipt of direct government funding The appointed development partner will have significant and demonstrable experience in the wellbeing, health, leisure, recreation, and multifunctional development market, and in delivering services and projects in a 'turnkey' package for their clients. The scope of services required under the Framework should be considered significant for the appointed development partner. Based on lessons learned from previous iterations of the framework the development partner will be requirement to have the organisation structure, quality sub-contractor supply chain and internal resources in place to deliver a UK wide framework at the commencement of the commission. The successful bidder will not simply be responsible for the delivery of facilities, but they will need to provide the client with: * A procurement structure and strategy for their project which gives the client cost certainty before they commit to proceeding with their development and enter into contract. * Developing client designs working as necessary with an appropriate design team. * Sourcing and arranging finance or funding packages as necessary for the Client and their project. * Taking the risk of the Client Project, site investigations and surveys until such a time that the client has achieved cost certainty and is able to enter into contract. * Project Managing the Project on behalf of the Client until final handover of the Turn-Key Solution. * Act as the Employer under the build contract and take some of the risk of the Project until Practical Completion and provide customer support to the Client even after the achievement of Practical Completion chasing rectification of defects and any other issues. * Support the client in the long-term strategic planning of the facility and wider leisure provision to ensure a viable and sustainable facility is developed and managed. * Provide the expertise to assist the client to develop a business model, considering the wider community and the provisions that are already available within that arena. * Provide and pro-actively find marketing opportunities for the Framework and the wider DLL offer. * Deliver and project manage the whole project up to the point of handover to the ultimate client and take on board some of the associated risks. * Service an income back to DLL through its Framework Management processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084356-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37480000 - Machinery or apparatus for leisure equipment

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45215130 - Clinic construction work

48100000 - Industry specific software package

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DENBIGHSHIRE LEISURE LTD
Additional Buyers

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Andy Moreland
Contact Email
andy.moreland@dll.co.uk, leisure@denbighshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01824 712499

Buyer Location

Locality
DENBIGH
Postcode
LL16 5TX
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Further Information

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