Tender

Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing

STAR ACADEMIES

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 11:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing" is being managed by STAR ACADEMIES, a sub-central government public authority located in Blackburn, UK. This tender seeks to appoint a single supplier who will manage the leisure facilities at the newly built Star Radcliffe Academy, ensuring full running, security, and utilisation of the facilities when the school is not in session. The procurement is in the 'Tender' stage and follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The tender submission deadline is 16th March 2026, with the award expected by 8th April 2026. The project focuses on service delivery in the sports facilities operation sector, specifically in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses in the sports and leisure management sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive operational services. Companies with strength in service excellence, local area knowledge, and strategic staffing models are well-suited to compete, as the tender prioritises quality criteria heavily. With a contract spanning from May 2026 to April 2029 and potential renewals, firms can secure long-term collaboration with STAR ACADEMIES, enhancing their portfolio and growing their business through alignment with a reputable educational institution. The contract will support financial viability and requires a detailed understanding of the local context to maximise its benefits for both the school and the selected supplier.

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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/011741-2026
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

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
STAR ACADEMIES
Contact Name
Matthew Little
Contact Email
matthew.little@staracademies.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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