Tender

NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council is conducting an active tender process, titled "NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions," within the services industry category. The process is currently at the tender stage, inviting experienced operators to manage facilities at Sloughbottom Park in Norwich, UKH15 region, UK. This opportunity includes the management of a sports hub and community pavilion with enhanced park amenities under long-term lease agreements. The procurement follows an open procedure, and submissions are due by 20th February 2026, with contract awards expected by 20th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services or restaurant and food-serving services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the open nature of the procurement approach. Businesses with expertise in operating sports facilities or managing community pavilions, cafes, and events will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, with potential benefits from managing high-profile facilities and contributing to community development. Successful bidders may also secure a role in both lots if they achieve the highest scores in separate bids.

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Notice Title

NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions

Notice Description

The council seeks experienced operators to manage, operate, and maintain newly refurbished facilities at Sloughbottom Park, including a sports hub with 3G pitch and FA-standard changing rooms, a community pavilion with cafe, and enhanced park amenities, under long-term lease agreements. Lot 1: Pavilion (Cafe and Community Hub) Lot 2: Sports Hub, 3G pitch and grass pitches

Lot Information

Pavilion (Cafe and Community Hub)

Operate the Pavilion cafe and community hub, manage bookings, maintain public toilets, and ensure compliance with food hygiene and sustainability standards

Renewal: 8.1 At the time of considering an option to extend the performance of the contract shall be taken into account. 8.2 The council may request the supplier to demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. 8.3 If the option to extend is agreed then the supplier may request that the tendered sum be adjusted by the following: 8.4 The annual CPI rate taken from the January prior to the start date of the new extension period 8.5 any changes to the national living wage rate that has taken place in the preceding contract period to that of the new extension period.

Lot 2: Sports Hub, 3G pitch and grass pitches

Manage Sports Hub, 3G and grass pitches to FA standards, cricket NTP, run booking systems, maintain facilities, and contribute annually (PS27k) to the Football Foundation sinking fund for pitch replacement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006803-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,179,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,179,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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