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title: "Leisure Centre Back Office Services"
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# Leisure Centre Back Office Services

Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02a2d0ed-f8d5-483d-a2b5-fba21a45cadc

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## Summary

Torridge District Council is overseeing the procurement process for "Leisure Centre Back Office Services," aimed at establishing a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) to manage its three leisure centres starting April 2022. The procurement is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with a total estimated value of £311,746. The tender process, which followed an open procedure, was completed with a tender deadline on 11 January 2022, and the contract period runs from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025. The contract has been awarded to Active Nation UK Ltd, marking a significant step for the council in enhancing support services for the LATC.

This procurement presents prime opportunities for businesses specialising in back-office services, particularly in finance, payroll, and ICT support. Companies with experience in public sector contract engagements, especially those capable of offering comprehensive support to leisure facilities, will find themselves well-suited to participate in such tenders. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth and establish long-term relationships with local authorities, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and projects within the public sector.

## Notice

Torridge District Council is setting up a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) to run its three leisure centres from April 2022: Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Torridge Pool and Torrington Pool and Sports Centre. It is intended that a partner is procured to supply back-office support for the new LATC for key support areas including payroll, finance, ICT support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e8f2a1-68a2-432b-83ac-fa31e3ca4fc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £311,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £311,746 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE NATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e8f2a1-68a2-432b-83ac-fa31e3ca4fc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e8f2a1-68a2-432b-83ac-fa31e3ca4fc3
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1aa2847f-2649-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torridge.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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