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Leisure Management for Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 09:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Somerset Council focuses on securing leisure management services for Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres in North Somerset, UK. This active tender, titled "Leisure Management for Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres," is categorised under sports facilities operation services. Currently at the tender stage, this process is open and competitive, proceeding through a flexible procurement procedure. Key dates include a supplier day on 16th July 2026, end of the enquiry period on 21st August 2026, and closure of the tender period on 4th September 2026. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 with a gross amount of £2,400,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2037. The tender adopts a quality (60%) and price (40%) evaluation criteria, inviting electronic submissions via a dedicated portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises competent in managing large-scale leisure facilities. Businesses specialising in delivering inclusive, community-focused, and diverse leisure services are ideally suited to participate, as the contract demands maintaining accessible and affordable options for all community members. The inclusion of a dialogue stage and the emphasis on a balanced value-for-money approach make this an appealing prospect for businesses capable of providing innovative and sustainable solutions. By engaging in this opportunity, businesses can enhance their market presence and strengthen their portfolio within the public sector leisure management domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leisure Management for Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres

Notice Description

The Council is procuring a concession contract for the management of two leisure centres. The process is a competitive flexible procedure which will include the following stages: Stage 1- CoP and ITT Stage 2- Negotiation Stage 3- BAFO Pleas see the Supplying the South West portal to review the opportunity and accompanying documents Please note, a supplier day will be held on 16/07/2026 at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. Please see Read First- Invitation to Tender for further details

Planning Information

Engaged with specialist consultants and suppliers within the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064779-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 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 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
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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