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Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2026 at 09:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 13:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently in the tendering stage for a concession contract concerning the operation and management of the Royal Victoria Park Golf and Footgolf facilities in Bath, UK. The tender, titled "Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf," falls under the services category and pertains to both cafeteria and sporting services. This procurement opportunity is an open competition, with tenders to be submitted via the Supplying the Southwest portal. The tender period is set to end on 21st August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and extend through to 31st October 2036. The contract value is estimated at £1,500,000, with the contract focusing on delivery quality (70%) and commercial viability (30%).

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility management, hospitality, and community recreation services. Companies with capabilities in sustainable operational management and an interest in enhancing public leisure spaces would be well-suited for this tender. The concession aims to provide inclusive services that align with the council's goals for parks and heritage while ensuring a financially sustainable operation. The successful bidder will be expected to maintain high standards and possibly collaborate with the council to explore external funding opportunities. This tender could appeal particularly to SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, as the council has indicated a preference for financially sustainable operations that remove any economic burden from the site.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf

Notice Description

Bath & North East Somerset Council invites tenders for the operation and management of Royal Victoria Park Golf and Footgolf Site under a concession contract. The successful operator will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive, financially sustainable service aligned to Council priorities for parks, heritage, and wellbeing. The facilities include a payment kiosk (small shop) and toilets, and it is located centrally with high public footfall, but with only one car parking space on site. The site is well located to benefit from visitors attending the nearby Royal Victoria Park. The public footpaths (Cotswold Way) and mature trees impact the ability to develop the site further. The operator will be required to maintain and operate the facility with the aim of providing activity or activities that support the Councils required outcomes, whilst removing any financial burden to the council relating to this site. This is a key outcome requirement of this concession contract. The council would be willing to advise on potential external funding opportunities from grant, section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Planning Information

The Council will hold a presentation via teams to highlight the current operation at the course on 01st May 2026. Followed by a Questions and Answers session. The council may then, if deemed necessary host follow up 1:1 sessions with between 3 and 5 interested providers. All sessions will be note taken and shared during the tender notice so all bidders have the relevant information. Organisations wishing to engage in this process should submit an expression of interest to Procurement@bathnes.gov.uk. Subject line: Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf Opportunity EOI Please include: - Organisation name, contact details of invitees and (where appropriate) a link to your website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067be9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070106-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2036 Over 5 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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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