--- title: "Rushmoor Borough Council Parks Tennis Operator 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-22" --- # Rushmoor Borough Council Parks Tennis Operator 2024 Buyer: RUSHMOOR BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4de71878-6b20-4e24-8f1d-7d0c2a60fe3e.json) ## Summary Rushmoor Borough Council is seeking tenders from Operators to manage Parks Tennis provision at 3 sites in Hampshire. The council plans to secure an operator by 26th April 2024, with services starting on 3rd May 2024. The contract term is initially 5 years with a possible extension to 15 years. The estimated annual contract value is approximately £16,000 from year 3 onwards. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with key dates including the tender return deadline on 10th April 2024 and the start of the contract on 3rd May 2024. This tender from Rushmoor Borough Council presents an opportunity for experienced Tennis Operators to manage and develop tennis facilities in Hampshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing recreational, cultural, and sporting services should consider submitting tenders. The procurement process will be administered through the council's e-sourcing system, providing a clear framework for engagement and collaboration between the council and potential operators. ## Notice Rushmoor Borough Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Operators to manage Parks Tennis provision for 8 courts at the following sites: * Cove Green Recreation Ground, Prospect Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0EE (3 courts) * Rectory Road Recreation Ground, Priory Street, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7HX (2 courts) * Manor Park, High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire GU12 4JU (3 courts) Rushmoor Borough Council has entered into a funding agreement with The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) under its Park Tennis Investment Programme, turning older park courts (free to use) into top quality branded facilities with electronic remote coded access gates for bookable play. The sites are not flood lit with opening in winter months from 9am - dusk and 8am - dusk in the summer months. The council is targeting to have secured an operator via this procurement process by 26th April 2024. The Council is targeting opening of the sites and commencement of services on Friday 3rd May 2024. The initial contract term will be for 5 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 10 years to a maximum total term of 15 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The annual estimated value of the Contract in respect of turnover using LTA modelled projections, are that anticipated income from 'Annual Passes' and 'Pay and Play' sales for tennis sessions run from the three sites could generate approx. PS16,000 turnover per annum from year 3 onwards once demand has matured. This figure is exclusive of any inflationary increases that are likely to apply. Please refer to a copy of the LTA modelling document in the procurement documents. The council will administrate the procurement process using its e-sourcing system ProContract/SEBP which will be used for: * Access to and issue of procurement information & documentation * Pre-tender submission clarification requests and response * Tender submission * Tender opening & access to responses * Post-tender submission clarification requests and response * Award decision notification & feedback The Council aims to conclude the procurement under the following timescale - 1 Procurement documents available on Southeast Business Portal (SEBP) /ITT Publication - Friday 22nd March 2024 2 Deadline for requests for clarification - Thursday 4th April 2024 by 23:59 3 Tender return deadline - Wednesday 10th April 15:00 4 Notification of award - Friday 26th April 5 Mobilisation / Start of Contract - Friday 3rd May 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be65dcd-ff42-4a35-a28f-e7329d578c57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 May 2024 - 2 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2024 at 17:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be65dcd-ff42-4a35-a28f-e7329d578c57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be65dcd-ff42-4a35-a28f-e7329d578c57 22nd March 2024 - 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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