Tender

TENNIS COURT BOOKINGS AND COACHING SERVICES TENDER

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive tennis court booking and coaching service, aimed at enhancing community participation and physical activity. This tender is classified under the 'Sporting services' industry category and is located in Kettering, UK, across several outdoor tennis sites including Burton Latimer, North Park, and Ise Lodge. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with an open competition method, allowing submissions to be made via email until 22nd June 2026. The contract is a Service Agreement with an initial duration of 15 years and includes the requirement for investment from the operator in smart access gates, booking systems, and funding partnerships, with the potential for renewal based on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in leisure services, sports coaching, or technological solutions for sporting facilities. Companies with experience in sports management, community engagement, and a track record of collaborative projects with governing bodies may find this contract particularly suitable. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to manage and develop local tennis facilities, leverage additional income streams through memberships and coaching programmes, and enhance their reputation within the public sector as a key community health and leisure partner. Such a partnership can greatly aid in business growth and expansion, especially for those focused on long-term service provision and community involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENNIS COURT BOOKINGS AND COACHING SERVICES TENDER

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a comprehensive tennis court booking and coaching service. The service will support community participation, increase physical activity levels, and deliver high-quality tennis opportunities for all ages and abilities, whilst protecting club access. NNC are looking to appoint a single operator to manage the identified outdoor tennis sites as a business opportunity. The council will give the successful operator license to operate on their behalf; through which the operator can generate income via pay and play, membership fees, coaching programmes and one to one tennis coaching. The provider will be expected to operate in line with national governing body standards and local strategic priorities for leisure, health, inclusion, and community development. NNC fees and charges for court bookings will be agreed and applied. The courts initially identified for outsourced management are Burton Latimer (Kettering), North Park (Kettering) and Ise Lodge (Kettering) within the contract term. Development and refurbishment of the 2 latter sites will require external funding and operator support. The Council is seeking investment from the successful operator to include smart access gates, court booking system and partnership contribution with funding applications. Contract Type: Service Agreement Contract Duration: Initial term of 15 years Services Covered: * Online and/or app-based tennis court bookings * Coaching programmes and structured tennis activities * Community outreach and participation initiatives * Tennis Club support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extension of the contract will be dependent on performance indicators being achieved and satisfactory performance across the length of the contract. The services delivered would be as per original contract with any additional sites that have been included within the initial contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a95b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051030-2026
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2041 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

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