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title: "Sports Centre Management"
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# Sports Centre Management

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31d0cbf6-3b69-491f-8c2f-1cd2fe2de2e0

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## Summary

The University of Derby is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a Concessions Contract titled "Sports Centre Management". This contract aims to provide management services for the Derby Sports Centre, which plays a vital role in promoting athletic participation within the university and the local community. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2022 and concluding on 31st December 2027. The overall contract value amounts to £600,000, with a minimum bid requirement of £300,000. The tender was published on 13th May 2021, and the University is located in Derby, East Midlands, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports management and facilities operation services. Companies that are well-suited to compete may include those offering fitness and recreational management, community sports initiatives, and event programming, particularly those who can cater to a diverse membership base as highlighted in the tender. With an existing membership of over 1,500, including students and community members, businesses that leverage engagement strategies for underrepresented groups will likely find special interest. This contract also fosters growth potential for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the sports and leisure sector, providing a platform to scope for further community collaboration.

## Notice

The University of Derby is seeking to engage a provider on a Concessions Contract basis to provide sports centre management services.The Derby Sports Centre is located at the main campus at Kedleston Road, and has a major role in supporting, promoting and delivering academic programmes as well as increasing participation in sport and physical activity, and positively impacting on the wellbeing of the University's student, staff and local community. The Sports Centre is located at the main Kedleston Road site in Derby, approx. 1.5 miles from the city centre. The PS10.8 million sports centre was opened in 2015 and has a current membership of 1567 (based on March 2020 figures): 1109 student, 175 staff, and 283 community/graduate/other members. Facilities include eight badminton court sports hall, 70-station fitness suite, 2 dedicated fitness studios, two squash courts, a climbing wall, and a performance strength and conditioning suite. Externally there are two 3G pitches (football/rugby) and two tennis courts The sports centre is a key hub for academic teaching, is an accredited TASS delivery site (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme), hosts the Derbyshire Institute of Sport team and athletes, and has a number of external/community clubs' users who hire the facilities throughout the year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad2b515-dc98-444b-a95e-805675aac530 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad2b515-dc98-444b-a95e-805675aac530
- 13 May 2021 at 17:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7020e011-f345-4aa6-b339-e4ae2468ff99
- 14 Oct 2020 at 15:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b577f789-2f51-4ff3-9642-9e9fee67e4ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad2b515-dc98-444b-a95e-805675aac530
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7020e011-f345-4aa6-b339-e4ae2468ff99
  13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b577f789-2f51-4ff3-9642-9e9fee67e4ed
  14th October 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e79ac46f-ae4d-4eab-b779-4385a5544503
  How to Register
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a446013a-f240-4329-9b3a-0fdb99d9956e
  How to access the tender
- http://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/
  Information on the tendering process

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk

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