--- title: "GB-Rochford: Soft Market Test for Leisure Service Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-03" --- # GB-Rochford: Soft Market Test for Leisure Service Provision Buyer: ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1be3c1cd-d66c-4623-95d8-14b71a9635a3.json) ## Summary The Rochford District Council is currently conducting a Soft Market Test for leisure service provision, with the aim of exploring innovative options for future service delivery in the Rochford District. This active tender is classified under general management consultancy services and has a closing date of 17 April 2019. The council is seeking input from suppliers in the leisure sector to ensure that the outcomes and opportunities are maximised, particularly as the current leisure contract expires on 31 March 2022. Interested parties will be evaluating various options to enhance value for money while fulfilling strategic objectives. The tender is part of an open procurement process, allowing a wide range of submissions. This tender presents an exciting opportunity for small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to collaborate with the council on enhancing leisure services. Businesses with expertise in leisure management, health and wellbeing, and innovative service delivery models would be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies interested in forming commercially structured partnerships will have the chance to contribute to meaningful improvements in local service provision, aligning with the council's priorities for community engagement and sustainability. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 03 April 2019 for the following reason: Extension of the closing date.SOFT MARKET TEST Rochford District Council is undertaking an options appraisal for future leisure service provision at its leisure facilities across the District. The Council are seeking views from the leisure sector through a soft market testing exercise to ensure the outcomes and opportunities can be maximised. This is an exciting opportunity to explore options for innovative future service provision in the Rochford District. We are keen to work with an active partner to explore an outcomes based, commercially structured contract to deliver our health & wellbeing priorities through both traditional and non-traditional means. The Leisure Contract for the management of the Council's leisure sites expires on 31 March 2022 which means that the Council must review and appraise the various options that exist for the future delivery of leisure provision. This will ensure value for money and that the Council's strategic objectives and Business Plan priorities are delivered. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b2b427-3ecb-46e0-bb53-1660e7ea06ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 2 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | ROCHFORD | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS4 1BW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Roche South | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2019 at 15:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b2b427-3ecb-46e0-bb53-1660e7ea06ee - 4 Mar 2019 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b2b427-3ecb-46e0-bb53-1660e7ea06ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78b2b427-3ecb-46e0-bb53-1660e7ea06ee 3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Rochford:-Soft-Market-Test-for-Leisure-Service-Provision/66788SKE8M Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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