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title: "West Northamptonshire Council - Leisure Centres Bidders Day"
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buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# West Northamptonshire Council - Leisure Centres Bidders Day

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-717e529c-3dfd-494f-a550-35713767571e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled “West Northamptonshire Council - Leisure Centres Bidders Day” in the sports facilities operation services industry category. This engagement involves the management and operational running of several leisure centres in West Northamptonshire, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. A bidders day is scheduled for 23rd January 2025. Interested parties need to book appointments to attend, with the deadline for engagement set for 23rd January 2024. The procurement method for this tender follows an initial market engagement notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in sports facility operations. Engaging in this process could result in securing contracts for the management of multiple leisure centres, thus expanding the business footprint within the East Midlands area. The bidders day allows potential suppliers to gain insights through site visits and interactions with West Northamptonshire Council staff, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in managing sports facilities to showcase their capabilities and establish valuable connections.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council will shortly be going out to procurement for the management and operational running of several leisure centres in West Northamptonshire. The Council will be holding a bidders day on Thursday 23rd January 2025 which includes site visits to all leisure facilities covered under this upcoming procurement. Attendance on this bidders day is by appointment only, and venues and times will be confirmed upon a request to attend. To book a place at this bidders day, please email procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk with the names and email addresses of the attendees from your organisation. Please be aware that only 3 members from any one organisation will be permitted, Once your request has been received, you will be sent the days itinery with timings and venues. Please note that you will need to make your own travel arrangements between sites and the site visits are guided by staff from WNC. You are not permitted to attend without these staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6238ab-b14b-47d9-9b02-94a79e0481fb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 17:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6238ab-b14b-47d9-9b02-94a79e0481fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd6238ab-b14b-47d9-9b02-94a79e0481fb
  19th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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