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Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing

STAR ACADEMIES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 May 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Apr 2026 at 14:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 11:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Star Academies, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for outsourcing the leisure facilities management at the newly constructed Star Radcliffe Academy located in the UKD3 region. The procurement, conducted under the Procurement Act (PA2023) through an open procedure, aimed to appoint a single supplier capable of managing, securing, and maximising the utilisation of the academy's facilities during non-school hours. Awarded on 5th May 2026, the contract runs until 30th April 2029, with possibilities for two further 12-month extensions depending on performance. The contract was awarded to Greater Manchester Community Lettings Ltd, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), to provide sports facilities operation services as per CPV code 92610000.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for SMEs specialised in facilities management and operational services within the sports industry to broaden their business scope by engaging with educational institutions. Businesses possessing expertise in the full-scale operation, security management, and financial collaboration in leisure and sports amenities will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Moreover, given the emphasis on quality criteria, such as local area knowledge and service excellence, businesses with robust experience and a reliable staffing model are well-positioned to thrive in such competitive tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing

Notice Description

Star Academies (Star/the Authority) intend to run a Find a Tender Service (FTS) (above threshold) compliant tender under the Procurement Act (PA2023) to appoint a single supplier to manage the leisure facilities at Star Radcliffe Academy. Star Radcliffe is a newly built free school with brand new facilities. The supplier selected will be able to provide a complete managed service with the supplier having responsibility for the full running, security and utilisation of these facilities when the school is not in session. The supplier will work with the school to ensure its financial viability for both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extensions of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041162-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAR ACADEMIES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Greater Manchester Community Lettings Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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