--- title: "Rushmoor Borough Council - Leisure Centre Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-24" --- # Rushmoor Borough Council - Leisure Centre Operator Buyer: RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49558456-78df-4f15-8fd1-31454d255ba2.json) ## Summary Rushmoor Borough Council is seeking experienced leisure facility operators to manage both existing and upcoming leisure centres in England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, focusing on a new facility in Farnborough and currently operational facilities in Aldershot. The services fall under the industry category of sports facilities operation. The contract will initially start in April 2026 with existing facilities, transitioning to a full operation once the new Farnborough centre opens around late 2027 or early 2028. Key deadlines include the tender return on 28th August 2025, with the contract award targeted for February 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure operations to expand their reach within the public sector. It suits established companies capable of handling large-scale operations with an estimated contract value of GBP 105.7 million. The procurement provides two business models—Leisure Operator Concession and Agency, allowing flexibility in bidding. Successful bidders can solidify their portfolios by managing prominent leisure centres, contributing to regional economic growth and enhanced community services. ## Notice Rushmoor Borough Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably experienced leisure facility operators for the operation of a planned new leisure centre to be located in Farnborough as well as the operation of the council's existing leisure centre & lido facilities located in Aldershot. The leisure operator appointed via the subsequent formal procurement process will manage both the Aldershot and Farnborough facilities, with the contract split into two distinct phases: * the Interim Phase, during which the contractor will manage the Aldershot facility and provide at the request of the Council, provide any input requested in relation to the opening of Farnborough Leisure Facility, and * the Main Phase, during which the contractor will fully operate both facilities. The Council is currently targeting award of the contract to the successful Operator by mid-February 2026. The Interim Phase of the Contract is planned to commence shortly afterwards from 1st April 2026, at which point the Operator will be required to commence delivery of services at the existing Aldershot facilities to coincide with the summer opening of the Lido. The Council's target date for opening of the new Farnborough facility is late 2027 / early 2028, at which point the contract will enter its Main Phase. The duration of the Interim Phase is dependent on the date the new facility is ready to be opened, but is likely to run for around 18 to 24 months In order to investigate the benefits to the Council of different business models and enable the council to arrive at a fully informed market tested award decision, Suppliers are invited to submit bids for either or both of the following Lots; * Lot 1 - Leisure Operator Concession Model * Lot 2 - Leisure Operator Agency Model PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME * Contract Notice issued on FTS - 24th June 2025 * Procurement documents published on ProContract/SEBP Portal - 24th June 2025 * Aldershot facilities site visit - 7th July 2025 - 10:30 * Online TEAMS supplier briefing - 9th July 2025 - 12:30 * Clarification deadline - 8th August 2025 - 23:59 * 1st stage tender return deadline - 28th August 2025 - 12:00 * Notification of 1st stage decisions - 29th September 2025 * Negotiation meetings (TEAMS) - 6th - 17th October 2025 * Invitation to submit 2nd stage best & final tenders - 3rd November 2025 * 2nd stage best & final tender return deadline - 5th December 2025 - 12:00 * Notification of award decision & issue of assessment summaries - 2nd February 2026 * Contract Award Notice issued on FTS - 2nd February 2026 * Statutory 8 working day standstill period - 3rd - 12th February 2026 * Contract award - 13th February 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb6a7df-b299-4c61-a71c-4d49642a1f19 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2043 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,700,000 | | 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 | RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | FARNBOROUGH | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU14 7JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Rushmoor | | Electoral ward | Empress | | Westminster constituency | Aldershot | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2025 at 23:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb6a7df-b299-4c61-a71c-4d49642a1f19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb6a7df-b299-4c61-a71c-4d49642a1f19 24th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.rushmoor.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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