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North Northamptonshire Leisure Management Model

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process titled "North Northamptonshire Leisure Management Model", which focuses on consultancy services for leisure facilities management. The procurement falls under the services category and comprises financial consultancy, business analysis, and management consultancy services. The process has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 16th February 2026 and active from 1st March 2026 until 31st March 2027. The opportunity was aimed at developing service specifications and operational options for the council's leisure facilities, requiring comprehensive analyses including KPIs, programming, pricing, and membership details. Located in Corby, Northamptonshire, the council operates in the sub-central government sector, ensuring regional development and enhancement of leisure services. The procurement method was below threshold, marking its completion and the agreement valued at £37,850, contributing significantly to improved regional leisure management.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, notably in financial, business, and management areas. Max Associates (Holdings) LTD, a large-scale supplier based in London, won the contract, reflecting the potential for other similar entities to compete effectively in public authority engagements. Businesses specialising in leisure management consultancy can leverage opportunities like these to expand their services regionally while enhancing their portfolio with government contracts. This contract also suggests avenues for companies that offer innovative solutions in operational modelling, data analysis, and financial planning within the leisure sector. By providing governance advice and equality assessments, suppliers can effectively contribute to the public sector's strategy and sustainability goals, ensuring community satisfaction and enhancing social value.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Leisure Management Model

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council needed a leisure consultancy to cost future management models and develop a full service specification for its leisure facilities. The consultant will create and model three operational options with service levels, analyse baseline data, assess 10 year capital needs, and produce whole life financial models. They will draft a procurement ready specification covering KPIs, programming, pricing, membership, ESG and EDI commitments, and monitoring. The work also includes implementation recommendations, governance advice, an equality impact assessment, and delivery of all final templates, financial models, and presentation materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06593e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAX ASSOCIATES (HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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