Tender

Leisure Business Development Consultant

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 20:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Gedling Borough Council seeks a Leisure Business Development Consultant to enhance their Leisure and Wellbeing Service. This tender, classified under business development consultancy services, aims to drive growth across Health & Fitness, GP Referral, and Swimming Lessons. With an open procurement method allowing electronic submissions until 30th March 2026, the contract begins on 11th May 2026 and may extend to 2028, subject to performance reviews. The Council is located in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The opportunity presents a significant value proposition of GBP 60,000-72,000, emphasising quality over price in award criteria. Interested parties are encouraged to access tender documents through Gedling's e-tendering platform.

This tender offers an ideal growth opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure and wellness consultancy services, performance monitoring, and business development support. Companies equipped with robust industry knowledge and experience in providing face-to-face and virtual consultancy can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, with an emphasis on those capable of delivering high-quality services aligned with set KPIs. By participating, businesses gain the potential for long-term collaboration with Gedling Borough Council and contribute to the enhancement of local community services. The open competition nature provides a broad opportunity for diverse enterprises to make an impact in the UK leisure sector, thereby fostering economic growth within sub-central government initiatives.

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Notice Title

Leisure Business Development Consultant

Notice Description

Gedling Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified company to deliver comprehensive business development and growth services for its Leisure and Wellbeing Service. The contract will focus on driving growth and performance across the service's three key areas: Health & Fitness, GP Referral and Swimming Lessons. The appointed provider will be expected to deliver expert business support and consultancy, performance monitoring and KPI achievement, in-depth management training, and demonstrate strong, up-to-date industry knowledge relevant to these priority areas. Business development support will be delivered through monthly, full-day, face-to-face sessions, supplemented by ongoing virtual support, guidance, and access to relevant resources as part of the overall contract package. The tender documents and submission portal can be accessed via the Council's In-Tend e-tendering platform at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Tenders/Current

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend for a further 1 year, subject to annual performance review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021100-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 May 2027 1-2 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
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

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