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title: "Leisure Operating and Management Contract"
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buyer: "FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Leisure Operating and Management Contract

Buyer: FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ebec1d2-d7d3-46e2-9e69-c433ccd81e37

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## Summary

The Fenland District Council is currently seeking an operating partner for a ten-year Leisure Operating and Management Contract, with an option for a five-year extension, aimed at managing four leisure facilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of sports facilities operation services and is taking place in March, East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 16th December 2017, with submissions closing on 26th March 2018. This process is being conducted through a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the leisure and sports management sectors, particularly those with experience in operating similar facilities, and those focused on community health and wellbeing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council seeks a partner dedicated to enhancing service quality while effectively managing costs. Engagement in this contract can facilitate growth and expansion for capable firms looking to innovate and contribute to community health initiatives.

## Notice

Fenland District Council (the Authority) is seeking an operating partner to manage its four leisure facilities through a ten-year contract with the potential of a 5-year extension. The Authority is committed to improving the Health and Wellbeing of local residents and visitors through the provision of Leisure Services. The Authority is seeking a partner who has the experience, commitment, innovation and ambition to work in partnership to maximise benefits from the leisure facilities through improved quality of service whilst supporting improved health and wellbeing outcomes and reducing the net cost of the service to the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfede27-1a11-4a48-aa8d-0d3414adfe21 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARCH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE15 8NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Fenland |
| Electoral ward | March North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2017 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfede27-1a11-4a48-aa8d-0d3414adfe21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bfede27-1a11-4a48-aa8d-0d3414adfe21
  16th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-March:-Sports-facilities-operation-services./ZBPCVD7PVC
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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