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
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- 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
- 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
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084356-2025
18th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
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