--- title: "West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IN-TEND LIMITED" published: "2025-04-24" --- # West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract Buyer: IN-TEND LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a846157-b7c4-4b6f-b961-03ea8b452e86.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is currently inviting tenders for the management and operation of its Leisure Services under the "West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract". This procurement falls within the Social and Other Specific Services category according to Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations, employing a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The tender, which has been active since 16th January 2025, involves a substantial service contract valued at £140,000,000 and covers six leisure facilities located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Prospective bidders need to submit their responses for the Selection Questionnaire stage by 12 Noon on 21st February 2025. The procurement process is managed electronically through the council's e-Procurement portal hosted by IN-TEND. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for service providers specialising in sports facilities operation, facilities management services, and associated repair and maintenance work. The diversity and scope of the facilities involved could appeal to businesses ready to provide comprehensive management services. Additionally, with the procurement method being selective and open to SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses of various scales, particularly those experienced in negotiating complex service contracts, stand a good chance of being selected. Engaging with this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with the council, providing a stable service contract extending until 31st March 2036. ## Notice IMPORTANT NOTICE: A bidders day is being held in relation to this tendering opportunity on 23rd January 2025. If you would like to participate please see the Contracts Finder link below for full details: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6238ab-b14b-47d9-9b02-94a79e0481fb West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate its Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following six Leisure facilities: Daventry Leisure Centre Moulton Leisure Centre Daventry Sports Park Danes Camp Leisure Centre Mounts Baths Lings Forum Leisure Centre The successful Provider will also support the Council in delivering its Active Communities programme and will be responsible for managing, promoting, delivering and monitoring an Active Wellbeing programme at all of the Facilities (excluding Daventry Sports Park) subject to the final contract award. The procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services, and the Council is using a procedure which corresponds to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN). The first stage of the procurement is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for which responses must be submitted by 12 Noon 21 February 2025. The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Authority's Procurement Team will be sent via the Authority's e-Procurement portal hosted by In-Tend. In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc Completed Tender Responses and clarification questions regarding the contract or procurement process can only be submitted electronically, using the Authority's e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant ITT Response Deadline. Where Bidders encounter any difficulties whilst using the In-Tend system, please refer to the user guide at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles or contact the In-Tend support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:00 via Telephone: 0845 557 8079 or Email: support@in-tend.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: For the second stage (ISIT) of this procurement, some of the original requirements and specification have materially changed. To request a log of changes please email procurement@westnorthantscouncil.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000,000 | | 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 | IN-TEND LIMITED | | Additional buyers | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2025 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 - 16 Jan 2025 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 - 16 Jan 2025 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 - 16 Jan 2025 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 - 16 Jan 2025 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27370264-2050-4c9c-8321-f393f4de23a7 24th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6238ab-b14b-47d9-9b02-94a79e0481fb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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