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title: "Management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust"
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# Management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65607705-9488-4a16-8331-29033b28ad0a

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## Summary

The tender titled "Management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust" is being carried out by the Ashford Borough Council, an organisation based in Ashford, England. This procurement is classified under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category, with a total value of £41 million. Currently in the tender stage, submissions will be accepted until 13th April 2018, and the contract period will commence on 1st May 2019, lasting until 30th April 2034. The procurement method employed is selective, using a competitive dialogue process to solicit proposals that enhance leisure services and facilities.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses capable of delivering innovative leisure solutions, particularly those involved in refurbishment, activity programming, and facility management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, especially those that can propose unique activities aimed at engaging children and teenagers, such as adventure play and improved gym facilities. This tender creates a platform for firms to collaborate with Ashford Leisure Trust and contribute to the revitalisation of leisure services in the region.

## Notice

The contract will be based on the Sport England Leisure Operating Contract with amendments to reflect the requirement for refurbishment works to be undertaken at the Stour Centre and Julie Rose Stadium.Through this process Ashford Borough Council has committed to working with Ashford Leisure Trust to develop the leisure offer for Ashford. Ashford Borough Council will consider proposals for investment in the sites which are supported by a business plan and cost benefit analysis.The types of investment envisaged include introduction of enhanced children's activities - eg. soft play, provision of activities to attract increased used by teens eg. clip and climb, adventure play ie. non-traditional leisure activities to aid interaction and participation, refurbishment of gym facilities and refreshment of wet-side activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30a5271-e688-4d75-9b96-835d5a9ee642 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30a5271-e688-4d75-9b96-835d5a9ee642

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30a5271-e688-4d75-9b96-835d5a9ee642
  12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR152690
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ashford.gov.uk

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