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title: "Soft Market Testing Exercise - Leisure Centre Management"
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# Soft Market Testing Exercise - Leisure Centre Management

Buyer: RICHMOND AND WANDSWORTH COUNCILS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a9bc42-a332-472a-aa9a-3959a9d1f965

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## Summary

The Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are conducting a planning stage procurement process for a Soft Market Testing Exercise related to the potential future packaging and tendering of a Leisure Services Contract for managing boroughs Leisure Centres in Wandsworth and Richmond upon Thames, ending in March and September 2025. The exercise falls under industry categories of building and facilities management services, as well as sporting services. The engagement end date for this exercise is set for December 4, 2024.

This procurement opportunity, led by the Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide services in building and facilities management and sporting categories. Businesses interested should focus on meeting the requirements outlined in the Soft Market Testing Exercise questionnaire, available on the Delta e-sourcing portal. The exercise presents a chance for businesses to secure contracts for providing leisure services in the mentioned boroughs, offering growth opportunities for those involved in the management of leisure centres.

## Notice

This invitation is part of a Soft Market Testing Exercise on behalf of the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and of Richmond upon Thames and relates to the potential packaging and tendering of a future Leisure Services Contract including the management of both boroughs Leisure Centres. The existing contracts end in March 2025 and September 2025. The questionnaire is available on the Delta e-sourcing portal accessible at www.delta-esourcing.com and the access code is 75RF25JT27 . Additional information: The questionnaire is available on the Delta e-sourcing portal accessible at www.delta-esourcing.com and the access code is 75RF25JT27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/299ad04e-2cee-498a-8fda-18aa47671b84 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 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 | RICHMOND AND WANDSWORTH COUNCILS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW18 2PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth |
| Local authority | Wandsworth |
| Electoral ward | Wandsworth Town |
| Westminster constituency | Putney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2023 at 13:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/299ad04e-2cee-498a-8fda-18aa47671b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/299ad04e-2cee-498a-8fda-18aa47671b84
  20th November 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/305a8f0f-34b3-4064-8a31-1e3cecc2bdb4
  Soft Market Testing Questionnaire - Leisure Centre Management
- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
  The questionnaire is available on the Delta e-sourcing portal accessible at www.delta-esourcing.com and the access code is 75RF25JT27.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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