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Capital Investment Agreement

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, is for a Capital Investment Agreement aimed at enhancing leisure centres located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, and Cranbrook. The project has a budget of approximately £4.5 million, derived from s106 monies and further capital funding awaiting approval. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2026 and expected to conclude on 30th June 2029, with a possible extension until June 2030. The contract for managing and executing the works has been directly awarded to SERCO Leisure Operating Limited, following a direct procurement method under the 'Below threshold - without competition' category. The primary industry category is 'Leisure Centre Construction Work,' focusing on infrastructure enhancements within the UKJ46 region.

This tender provides opportunities for both large and niche businesses involved in construction, facility management, or consultancy services to engage as subcontractors under SERCO Leisure Operating Limited's management. The project offers a stable, multi-year framework for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in leisure infrastructure development. Companies providing innovative construction solutions, efficient project management services, or expertise in enhancing recreational facilities could significantly benefit from engaging in this contract. This procurement initiative supports strategic partnerships that can lead to further opportunities in the public sector amidst the growing demand for enhanced community services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Investment Agreement

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is likely to have a budget of cPS4.5 million of capital funding to spend on its Leisure Centres at St John's Tunbridge Wells, Putlands Paddock Wood and The Weald Cranbrook, comprised of PS1,223,620 of s106 monies approved by its Cabinet on 25 September 2025 and a further PS3.2 million to be agreed by its Cabinet on 25 June 2026. TWBC is currently negotiating the leases of the three Leisure Centres with Serco Leisure Operating Limited (Serco), for a term of 7 years. In order to ensure the capital funding is spent in the most efficient way, TWBC will be entering into an agreement with Serco for Serco to 1) manage the works and 2) contract with the necessary consultants and subcontractors. Serco will be acting on a not-for-profit basis and will procure the contracts as required by the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212110 - Leisure centre construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO LEISURE OPERATING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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