--- title: "Leisure Centre Back Office Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Leisure Centre Back Office Services Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0babb256-4789-47f8-90fd-9e51cd2f9506.json) ## Summary The Torridge District Council is currently seeking partners for the "Leisure Centre Back Office Services" contract, which will operate from 1st April 2022. This initiative follows the expiration of the existing contract with the leisure management company 1610 on 31st March 2022. The procurement process, classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, is at the open tender stage and will conclude on 7th January 2022. The contract is expected to last three years, with a potential two-year extension, and has a total value of £400,000, to be paid in GBP, with required services detailed in the provided specification. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in support services for leisure management, particularly those capable of delivering back office functionalities. Companies that can provide experience in managing leisure centre operations or have relevant industry expertise will be well-suited to participate. The potential for a long-term partnership with Active Torridge could significantly benefit firms looking to expand in the recreational and community service sectors. ## Notice Torridge Council current contract with its Leisure Managing company 1610 ceases on the 31st March 2022. The Council has taken the decision to create a wholly owned company Active Torridge to operate its leisure facilities from 1st April 2022. Active Torridge is seeking a partner to provide it with back office services, services to be provided detailed within the specification. In the first instance Active Torridge is looking for a three year agreement with an option to extend for another 2 years. There are currently three leisure centres to be managed operated by Active Torridge, the current opening times are included within the specification: these opening hours may be relaxed. Further details can be found on: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3a0003-fb14-4d7c-82e7-999b7fc05bd7 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 07:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3a0003-fb14-4d7c-82e7-999b7fc05bd7 - 22 Nov 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a422c1-4372-4735-98ed-3521e54f3b98 - 19 Nov 2021 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34cfc7f8-a8ce-4047-97f2-47200a8df21f - 19 Nov 2021 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021a9c60-d404-4a6e-b9bd-75b52b1a7041 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da3a0003-fb14-4d7c-82e7-999b7fc05bd7 5th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a422c1-4372-4735-98ed-3521e54f3b98 22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34cfc7f8-a8ce-4047-97f2-47200a8df21f 19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/021a9c60-d404-4a6e-b9bd-75b52b1a7041 19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.torridge.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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