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title: "TD1729 - Leisure Operating Contract"
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# TD1729 - Leisure Operating Contract

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a248a8e-a21b-4a15-a703-578c2a910fb0

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking tenders for the "Leisure Operating Contract" within the sports facilities operation services industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having been published on 30 April 2021, and it is expected to run for an initial period of 10 years, from 21 May 2022 to 21 May 2032, with an option to extend for up to an additional 10 years. The total estimated value of the contract is £80 million. The mobilisation period will be from 3 March 2022 to 20 May 2022, and interested parties should note that the tender deadline is 28 May 2021. The contract covers management and operation of various leisure facilities in the East Midlands, UK.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure management and related services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with expertise in operating sports facilities, swimming pools, and water parks, as well as ancillary services such as cafe management, grounds maintenance, and event management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their capabilities through partnerships or innovative service models, particularly as the contract allows for improvement works to be undertaken by the operator, thereby expanding potential revenue streams.

## Notice

The Contract will be for an initial period of 10 years with options to extend for up to a further 10 years (consisting of any number of periods) bringing the potential contract period to 20 years. The Contract includes the management and operation of the following: * The new swimming pool and water park (construction due to be completed in Spring 2022); * The Moorways Stadium including the athletics track and sports pitches * Any additional leisure facilities within the contract area as may be introduced during the contract period for instance tennis, 3G pitches and similar improvements to the contract area. * Any ancillary services such as cafe, treatment rooms, swim teaching, car park management, grounds maintenance, CCTV and other ancillary services as set out or referred to in the Services Specification. In addition the contract includes the Authority's active communities programme. The operator may also undertake improvement works at the facilities to increase opportunities, improve the facilities and or enhance income streams. Variant options are being sought on different lifecycle responsibilities and utilities risks. Other than the specified variants, variants are not permitted. The estimated value of the services is PS80,000,000 over the maximum 20 year period. This tender is being managed electronically. Please go to www.sourcederbyshire.co.uk and look for the contract advert under 'live contracts' section, select the relevant contract notice. Select the 'apply online' link in the bottom right hand corner of the contract notice. This will transfer you to the Council's e-tendering system athttps://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents. To access the tender documentation and to be able to submit your response, you must first register your organisation onEastMids Tenders (unless you have done this previously). Please note we will only accept expressions of interest/tender returns through the East Mids Tenders e-tendering system. To register: On the opportunities portal home page (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) there is an option to 'Register' link in the top right hand corner of the screen, click this to begin the registration process, which is step by step where you need to enter your details and your own company's' details. Further information can be found in the user guide 'how to do business on the portal' which can be found in the 'Help' section at the top right of the homepage. Once you have received the 2 system generated emails confirming your user name and password you can search for new opportunities from the supplier home page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a83d6e-a9b3-45c3-969d-724a5ec39736 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a83d6e-a9b3-45c3-969d-724a5ec39736

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4a83d6e-a9b3-45c3-969d-724a5ec39736
  30th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Access to procurement documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org

## Provenance

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