--- title: "Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INITIO LEARNING TRUST" published: "2023-08-17" --- # Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset Buyer: INITIO LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801.json) ## Summary The Initio Learning Trust is seeking partners to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Wimborne, Dorset. The procurement process involves a 10-year contract with potential to extend, starting on 1st April 2024. Key dates include the submission of ITT by 13th July 2023 and contract award in August 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services for sports facilities operation services. The tender is open and follows an open procedure above the threshold. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses looking to invest in and operate sports facilities. Prospective partners can benefit from a long-term contract with potential for extension. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The initiative presents a chance for growth in service provision and partnership opportunities with the Initio Learning Trust for the operation and management of the leisure centre in Dorset. ## Notice Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne has leisure facilities utilised by the local community. The QELC is currently operated through a community use agreement by Dorset Council, who will be withdrawing from the operation at the end of March 2024. Initio Learning Trust is now seeking to enter into a partnership to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC), which is located at the Queen Elizabeth School, from 1 April 2024. The current facilities include 25 metre, 4 lane pool Sports Hall Squash Court Fitness Suite and Studios Secondary Hall Artificial Grass Pitch Tennis Courts and Athletics Facilities The Trust is inviting tenders from prospective partners to enter into a management contract or other arrangements to invest in, operate and maintain the facility. Operation of the sports facilities 10 Year Contract Term with potential to extend for 5 years Full Repair and Renewal responsibilities, but with condition survey works undertaken as indicated in ITT TUPE will apply and existing staff at the School will transfer to the new operator (including Pension requirements). Indicative Procurement Timetable Issue of ITT: 5 June 2023 Opportunities for Clarification & Dialogue (including site visits): w/c 12 June & w/c 19 June 2023 Final Date for Clarifications: 5 July 2023 Submission of ITT: 13 July 2023 Evaluation: July 2023 Contract award: August 2023 Mobilisation: Sept 2023 - March 2024 Service Commence: 1 April 2024 Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15-buTojydb59CJPryRUmXYD1nYrUkmKU?usp=drive_link Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1 | | 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 | 17 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 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 | £10,000,000 | | 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 | INITIO LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | WIMBORNE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH21 1PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Wimborne Minster | | Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2023 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1 - 31 Jul 2023 at 06:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1 - 21 Jun 2023 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1 - 5 Jun 2023 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cfb2b1-2606-4c77-98c0-bb0c29fd12b1 17th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15-buTojydb59CJPryRUmXYD1nYrUkmKU?usp=drive_link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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