HDC Leisure and Active Wellbeing Contract

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HDC Leisure and Active Wellbeing Contract

Notice Description

Full details and documents: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/39110 Horsham District Council intends to commence a formal procurement process for a new leisure operating contract and is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise. The current contract with Places Leisure is due to expire in November 2027 and includes the following facilities: - Pavilions in the Park - The Bridge Leisure Centre - Billingshurst Leisure Centre - Steyning Leisure Centre In preparation for the procurement of a new contract, the Council adopted a new Active Wellbeing Strategy in March 2026. This new policy document sets out the Council's ambition to shift from a conventional leisure model, focused primarily on traditional facilities and activities, towards a broader Active Wellbeing service. One which continues to meet the needs of those already active and engaged but which also focuses on less active populations in support of wider health and social outcomes. The procurement of a new leisure operating contract represents a key opportunity to align the role of the operator with the Council's strategic ambitions, ensuring that future service delivery actively contributes to more meaningful outcomes for residents. The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) is supporting the Council with this market engagement exercise and throughout the subsequent procurement process. The purpose of this exercise is to secure early engagement with the market and to test some of the Council's initial thinking on key elements of the new contract and procurement approach in order to inform the development of a clear Procurement Strategy. The attached documents provide some high-level information on the facilities in scope; the potential development opportunities identified through the Active Wellbeing Investment Strategy and the proposed timescale for the procurement. The Council are seeking confidential responses to a brief set of questions which explore potential partnership options. This will inform the Council's approach to the development of its Procurement Strategy and contract documents. Please submit your responses to the questions within the separate submission document available on the In-Tend portal. Responses should be submitted to the Council, via the portal, by 5pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026. The Council welcomes questions from organisations participating in this market engagement exercise and is willing to facilitate confidential discussions with interested parties. Please submit any questions or requests for meetings via the In-Tend messaging system.

Planning Information

The Council are seeking confidential responses to a brief set of questions which explore potential partnership options. This will inform the Council's approach to the development of its Procurement Strategy and contract documents. Please submit your responses to the questions within the separate submission document available on the In-Tend portal. Responses should be submitted to the Council, via the portal, by 5pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026. The Council welcomes questions from organisations participating in this market engagement exercise and is willing to facilitate confidential discussions with interested parties. Please submit any questions or requests for meetings via the In-Tend messaging system. Full details and documents here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/39110

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b717
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057188-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
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: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 6 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Dec 2027 - 1 Dec 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HORSHAM DISTRICT 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: HORSHAM
Postcode: RH12 2PJ
Post Town: Redhill
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Horsham
Electoral Ward: Denne
Westminster Constituency: Horsham

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057188-2026
17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057157-2026
17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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