--- title: "COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028 - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-25" --- # COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028 - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09a10f3b-295f-4caa-a3fc-3ef34ca40602.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a Community Tennis Programme to be operated within Sandwell Parks, scheduled from June 2025 to March 2028. The procurement, categorized under sports-event organisation services, was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The award was published on 25 July 2025, with the contract starting on 1 July 2025 and ending on 31 March 2028. The contract has been awarded to We Do Tennis CIC, and the total value is £96,000. The project involves managing three park tennis facilities in the West Midlands, including Redhouse Park, Britannia Park, and Brunswick Park, incorporating enhancements and a new operational approach following the refurbishment funded by the Lawn Tennis Association. This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in sports management and community-focused recreation services. Companies with expertise in managing community sports facilities, offering coaching programmes, and those capable of ensuring long-term venue sustainability are well-positioned to engage with such opportunities. The appointed operator, We Do Tennis CIC, will enable commercial bookings and implement a coaching programme, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio within the community sports sector. The emphasis on community needs and sustainable practices presents potential collaboration avenues and aligns with businesses committed to social impact and community development. ## Notice COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAMME WITHIN SANDWELL PARKS June 2025 - March 2028 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced operator to manage 3 of its park tennis court facilities, including the provision of a welcoming and accessible community tennis programme. Sandwell Council has benefitted from grant funding from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to refurbish the existing tennis courts at: - Redhouse Park (5 courts) - Britannia Park (2 Courts) - Brunswick Park (4 courts) The works have included re-surfacing, re-lining, fencing repairs, new nets and the installation of remote access gates / keypads. As part of the LTA grant funding and subsequent Cabinet approval, the Council is seeking to adopt a new approach to the operation and usage of these courts. This will allow a specialist community tennis operator to take commercial bookings and implement a coaching programme suitable for and in line local community needs. The operator will be required to make an annual payment to the Council (for the benefit of operating the courts) which will be used to ensure the long-term ongoing maintenance and sustainability of the 3 sites which may include court resurfacing and replacing / renewing perimeter fences when required. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51733f01-cf94-42cc-870f-f41346edfddd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WE DO TENNIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51733f01-cf94-42cc-870f-f41346edfddd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51733f01-cf94-42cc-870f-f41346edfddd 25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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