Tender

HDC Leisure Centre Tender Consultants

HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 10:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Horsham District Council has initiated a tender process for appointing a consultant to oversee the re-tendering of its leisure centres contract. The tender, titled "HDC Leisure Centre Tender Consultants," falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and focuses on improving service delivery and ensuring value for money. The procurement is an open competition, with the contract scheduled to begin on 11th May 2026 and expected to run until 1st April 2028. Businesses interested must submit their proposals by the tender period deadline, ending on 9th April 2026, with inquiries accepted until 19th March 2026. The consultancy services will occur in Horsham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in leisure and cultural services to expand their business. The process requires a blend of strong project management, strategic consultancy, and cost-effective service delivery. With a potential contract value of £100,000, businesses that excel in enhancing service satisfaction and maintaining high professional standards may find this tender highly appealing. Companies familiar with public authority processes and sub-central government work will be well-suited to compete, particularly those with expertise in managing and improving leisure facilities. The open procurement method allows competitive engagement without the constraints of exceeding threshold requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HDC Leisure Centre Tender Consultants

Notice Description

Horsham District Council invites tenders to appoint a consultant to lead on the re-tendering of its leisure centres contract as set out in these documents. The contract start date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be Monday 11th May 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Council is procuring this Contract following a Tender process under the Council's Procurement Code and will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed within the Project Brief. The Council is seeking to Contract with an organisation that will manage the Services to the highest levels of satisfaction, professional standards and cost effectiveness. The Contractor will be expected to deliver improvements to service delivery and value for money over the life of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019765-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 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
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORSHAM
Postcode
RH12 1HQ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
Denne
Westminster Constituency
Horsham

Further Information

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