Tender

Coaching for Be Active Programmes and Indoor Leisure Classes (Tender Ref 16/2025)

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a Delivery Partner for their "Coaching for Be Active Programmes and Indoor Leisure Classes" project, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity, under Tender Ref 16/2025, is crucial for qualified coaching resources and related services, aimed at enhancing sports and health programmes in local leisure centres and community locations across the district. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting service providers from relevant sectors to submit proposals by 26th February 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 1,500,000, with a contract commencement slated for 1st June 2026, running through to 31st May 2029, including options for renewal. Tender submissions must be in English via the specified eTendering portal, and inquiries are welcome until 19th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in sport-related services, wellness services, and community-based activities. Businesses with strengths in training, workforce management, and innovative programme delivery will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth. The criteria for selection include a balanced emphasis on price and quality, with aspects like mobilisation, planning, risk management, and social value being key focus areas. Thus, enterprises with a strong community engagement strategy and a track record in managing health-related programmes will be well-positioned to contest successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coaching for Be Active Programmes and Indoor Leisure Classes (Tender Ref 16/2025)

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) requires a Delivery Partner to provide qualified coaching resources and associated services to support the delivery of its sports, physical activity and health-enhancement programmes across designated Leisure Centres and community locations within the district.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: options for 2 x 12 month extensions, subject to funding approval

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006622-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92620000 - Sport-related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98334000 - Wellness services

98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOWNPATRICK
Postcode
BT30 6GQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Knocknashinna
Westminster Constituency
South Down

Further Information

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