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Provision of Gym and Swimming Activities

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Gym and Swimming Activities," funded by the Department for Education's Holiday Activity Fund (HAF), with a contract valued at £85,000 excluding VAT. The procurement, classified under the services category, focuses on delivering sporting services in the UKD62 region, which includes Crewe, United Kingdom. The contract became active on 19th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. This tender utilised a direct procurement method without competition, being below the procurement threshold, and falls under the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to EVERYBODY HEALTH & LEISURE, a large-scale supplier, according to the most recent contract award update on 16th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the fitness and health sectors to engage with public sector activities. Enterprises capable of delivering gym and swimming activities, particularly those with experience in similar public health and leisure contracts, would benefit from such procurement opportunities. This contract exemplifies how local businesses, especially those with an emphasis on community health and leisure services, can expand their operational reach by engaging in government-funded programs, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the health and wellness industry. The procurement method, structured as direct and below threshold, might appeal particularly to businesses already familiar with streamlined contractual engagements with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Gym and Swimming Activities

Notice Description

Provision of gym and swimming activities funded by the Department for Educations Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) at contract value of PS85000 excluding VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004033-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERYBODY HEALTH & LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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