Planning

Provision of Swimming Pools and Lessons for School Children

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2026 at 13:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 08:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 10:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is planning a public procurement process for the provision of swimming pools and lessons for school children in Derbyshire. This initiative, categorised under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, is valued at £5.4 million over 8 years. The framework is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and extend until 31st August 2034. The planning stage is underway, with a future notice scheduled for 27th July 2026. This procurement involves a framework agreement to enhance competitive supplier engagement. The services will be delivered within the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom, focusing on school facilities tailored to provide comprehensive swimming education.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in education, training services, and sports facility operations. Companies with expertise in hosting and delivering swimming programmes, particularly those experienced with school curriculums and compliance with national standards, will find this opportunity rewarding. Facilities near population centres, capable of accommodating large groups, and equipped with necessary accessibility features, are ideal candidates. Additionally, enterprises providing certified swimming instructors would be well-suited to compete, given the requirement for qualified personnel across multiple districts in Derbyshire. The creation of an open framework allows for adaptability and the inclusion of additional service providers over the 8-year period, offering potential for long-term business partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Swimming Pools and Lessons for School Children

Notice Description

Provision of suitable locations for swimming lessons and the provision of swimming instructors, for school children within Derbyshire, through a multi provider framework.

Planning Information

Process is outlined in the Invitation to pre market engagement document on the e-tendering portal pro contracts https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6ab7619e-4d5f-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06896d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052846-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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