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title: "Tennis Development Operator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b0da576-f582-4a58-a219-481f536e3687"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
published: "2024-11-28"
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# Tennis Development Operator

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b0da576-f582-4a58-a219-481f536e3687

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton (the Council) has successfully completed a procurement process to appoint a tennis development operator to manage and improve tennis facilities across several park sites within the borough. The procurement, valued at £60,000, was conducted using an open procedure under the CPV classification 79998000 (Coaching services). The contract was awarded to Emma Wells Tennis, an SME, on 25 June 2024, with the contract starting on 1 July 2024 and ending on 29 June 2029. Key details include a publication date of the tender on 3 April 2024, with the tender period closing on 17 May 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and organisations with experience in sporting management and coaching services. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a strong working relationship with a local council, enhancing their portfolio and credibility. The project’s scope, focusing on the promotion, development, and inclusive management of tennis facilities, is ideal for businesses with a background in sports development and community engagement. This creates a platform for small enterprises and social enterprises to demonstrate their capabilities and contribute to local sports initiatives.

## Notice

The London Borough of Merton ("the Council") is inviting tenders to appoint a tennis operator that will promote, develop, and manage a welcoming and inclusive tennis offer within various Parks Sites in the borough. The purpose of this tender is to identify an operator who can demonstrate their ability to work with the Council to drive the service and tennis development forward, and who can demonstrate a flexible approach to deliver the best possible tennis facility and services within agreed criteria and outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcabed5-37a3-4002-af10-23e796764a00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMMA WELLS TENNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79998000 - Coaching services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcabed5-37a3-4002-af10-23e796764a00
- 27 Jun 2024 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b203e1b-fbf1-46a2-830d-4383376d4e5c
- 30 Apr 2024 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695892b6-7e84-45fb-b8d1-c6f12a61fb12
- 23 Apr 2024 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac68a56-3ab9-4fd7-8a46-9d7155853b45
- 3 Apr 2024 at 07:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf19221-1b7d-473e-9529-3181058a8ae8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dcabed5-37a3-4002-af10-23e796764a00
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b203e1b-fbf1-46a2-830d-4383376d4e5c
  27th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695892b6-7e84-45fb-b8d1-c6f12a61fb12
  30th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ac68a56-3ab9-4fd7-8a46-9d7155853b45
  23rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bf19221-1b7d-473e-9529-3181058a8ae8
  3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b3e99f9-8bf1-ee11-8129-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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