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01 Jul 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council is currently in the planning stage for a potential future establishment of a Leisure Investment Framework, as outlined in their preliminary market engagement notice. The focus is on the works and services categories, specifically targeting leisure, health, and well-being facilities such as leisure centres, swimming pools, and outdoor recreation assets within the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 20th July 2026 as part of the market engagement activities. The framework aims to explore collaboration with delivery partners to enhance leisure services across the district and beyond, benefiting various public authorities. This initiative is aligned with the Procurement Act 2023, and any subsequent procurement process will follow the stipulated guidelines.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations involved in the construction, design, operation, and management of leisure facilities. Companies specialising in engineering, architectural, financial consultancy, and business management services could find this framework particularly beneficial. The tender encourages innovation in leisure infrastructure and invites input from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in sustainable and inclusive leisure provision, as well as those interested in partnership models such as joint ventures or concessions, will be well-suited to participate in this engagement and potentially influence the future scope and structure of leisure developments in the district.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Leisure Investment Framework

Notice Description

The Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to inform the potential future establishment of a Leisure Investment Framework. The Council is exploring options to work with delivery partners to support investment in leisure, health and wellbeing facilities across the district and more broadly for other contracting authorities. This may include leisure centres, swimming pools, fitness facilities, outdoor recreation assets and related development opportunities. The Council is considering a framework arrangement under which it and other eligible contracting authorities or public sector organisations named or described in the procurement documents may let call off contracts for leisure investment, development and/or operation over a defined period, subject to approvals and funding availability. The Council is keen to hear about latest innovation in leisure including infrastructure and above ground technologies. This PME seeks market feedback to: * Test market interest and capacity * Inform the scope, structure and duration of any future framework * Understand potential delivery, commercial and funding models * Consider appropriate risk allocation and partnership approaches * Identify barriers to participation, including for SMEs and VCSEs Indicative Scope The Council is interested in views on: * Design, build, operate and/or finance models * Joint venture, concession or partnership approaches * Whole life asset management and decarbonisation * Commercially sustainable and inclusive leisure provision This engagement does not constitute a procurement, invitation to tender, or commitment to proceed. Participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement procedure. Any subsequent procurement will be advertised in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. CPV codes are indicative only and may be refined as the Council's requirements develop.

Planning Information

To express your interest please contact procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk Following the engagement deadline, details of any questionnaires or supplier engagement events, will be provided to those who have expressed their interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c18e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061862-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212110 - Leisure centre construction work

45212140 - Recreation installation

45212172 - Recreation centre construction work

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212212 - Construction work for swimming pool

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground

45212222 - Gymnasium construction work

45212223 - Winter-sports facilities construction work

45212224 - Stadium construction work

45212225 - Sports hall construction work

45212230 - Installation of changing rooms

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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