--- title: "Northumberland Community Leisure and Wellbeing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-19" --- # Northumberland Community Leisure and Wellbeing Services Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-537c57a8-5cd5-4f26-97ef-215d59088533.json) ## Summary The Northumberland County Council is inviting tenders for the operation of 10 leisure and wellbeing facilities within the county. The contract includes a requirement for the operator to play an Active Communities Partnership role. The procurement method is selective, using a competitive dialog approach. The tender period ends on July 14, 2023. The contract is classified under sports facilities operation services and is set to start on April 1, 2024, with an end date of March 31, 2034. This tender from Northumberland County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in operating leisure facilities and promoting community wellbeing. Interested parties should consider attending the bidders' day on May 10, 2023, at the council's headquarters in Morpeth. The procurement process is in line with the Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016, emphasising a transparent and fair selection process for potential providers. ## Notice The Contract is for the operation of the 10 core Authority owned Facilities detailed below. The Contract also includes a requirement for the Operator to have an Active Communities Partnership role within the County. The Services Specification includes further details of specific facility areas within the Facilities. Ashington Leisure Centre, Ashington - wet and dry leisure centre, soft play including an NCC library which opened in 2016. Berwick Sports and Leisure Facility, Berwick - wet and dry leisure centre including indoor bowls, soft play and full size 3G pitch which opened in 2021. Blyth Sports Centre, Blyth - wet and dry leisure centre including large soft play which was originally built in 1967 and has undergone a recent refurbishment completed in 2022. Concordia Leisure Centre, Cramlington - wet and dry leisure centre with leisure pool, ten-pin bowling, clip and climb and large soft play facilities which was originally built in 1977 and has undergone a refurbishment completed in 2022. New Morpeth Leisure Centre, Morpeth - wet and dry leisure centre, currently under construction, opening 2023. Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub, Newbiggin - dryside facility with connected NCC library provision which was originally built in 1973 and has undergone a refurbishment completed in 2022. Ponteland Leisure Centre, Ponteland - wet and dry leisure centre, co-located with a primary and secondary school and NCC library, including climb and climb and outdoor pitches which opened in 2020. Prudhoe Water World, Prudhoe - wet and dry leisure centre with leisure pool and soft play which was built in 1990. Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham - wet and dry leisure centre including ten pin bowling large soft play and athletics track which opened following a major extension in 2008. Willowburn Sport and Leisure Centre, Alnwick - wet and dry leisure centre including bouldering wall and large soft play which was originally built in 2003. A bidders day for potential providers is to be held on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at Northumberland County Council Headquarters, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF. Those expressing an interest in this opportunity are requested to advise of attendance at this day as soon as possible. Tender documents for this opportunity are available via the ProContract Tender Portal www.procontract.due-north.com The council is conducting this procurement in line with the Concessions Contracts Regulations 2016 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b6da35-092c-430a-95d0-e6ad4dad1453 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MORPETH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE61 2EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill | | Westminster constituency | North Northumberland | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services - 98330000 - Physical well-being services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2023 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b6da35-092c-430a-95d0-e6ad4dad1453 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b6da35-092c-430a-95d0-e6ad4dad1453 19th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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