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title: "EPP0166 - BDC Leisure Centres Management - Interim provision"
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buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
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# EPP0166 - BDC Leisure Centres Management - Interim provision

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-331c8029-c886-4592-bdf2-de16e738f79c

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## Summary

BIP Solutions Limited is overseeing the management of Braintree District Council's leisure centres with an interim provision contract lasting three years, including a potential extension of up to two additional years. This procurement process, under the classification of "Sports facilities operation services" (CPV scheme ID 92610000), is taking place in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 30 January 2025, and businesses have until 28 March 2025 at 12:00 PM to submit their proposals. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 September 2025 and end on 31 August 2030. This open procedure is for services valued at GBP 1 and encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility operations and management with a strong regional presence in the East of England. Companies with experience in leisure centre management and the capacity to handle multi-year contracts will find this project particularly fitting. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, making it an excellent opportunity for well-prepared small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to secure a valuable long-term contract with a reputable public sector organisation.

## Notice

Management of Leisure Centres for Braintree District - Interim provision (3 year contract, plus a permitted extension of up to 2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5128dfd-eacb-466a-9621-def075ba1e4d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5128dfd-eacb-466a-9621-def075ba1e4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5128dfd-eacb-466a-9621-def075ba1e4d
  30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Sports-facilities-operation-services./P3C79GANTU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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