--- title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-03" --- # SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management Contract Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63.json) ## Summary Rutland County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Leisure Centre Management Contract, which aims to enhance the management of a dual-use community and college leisure centre. The project has a budget range of £5,000,000 to £6,000,000 and is categorised under Sports facilities operation services. Key dates include a deadline for engagement feedback by 4 March 2022, and operational services are expected to commence on 1 April 2023. Interested parties can find further information and updates through ProContract and the initial market engagement notice published on 3 February 2022. This soft market testing presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the leisure and fitness industry. Companies specialising in sports management, fitness centre operations, and service delivery models that can deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to participate. Engaging with Rutland County Council will allow businesses to contribute to a revenue-generating contract, which aims to operate with no cost to the Council or College, hence creating a competitive advantage for participants committed to social value and sustainability initiatives. ## Notice THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER. THIS DOES NOT COMMIT THE COUNCIL TO A PROCUREMENT PROCESS OR CONTRACT FOR THIS REQUIREMENT Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the leisure industry. The scope of this requirement will consist of the management of the community element of a dual use community and college dry leisure centre, with 60 station fitness suite, 8 court sports hall, studios, outdoor playing pitches and all associated facilities including changing rooms, reception, booking etc. All costs are to be met by revenue generated by the contract. The Council is especially keen to explore: * Contract options and delivery models, working with the co-located College (the landlord) * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value and carbon neutral operation * Ensuring the contract is revenue generating / nil cost to the Council and College The Council's intention is to undertake a compliant procurement exercise and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Leisure Centre Management contract. The operational service delivery elements are expected to commence on 01 April 2023. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 04/03/2022. Clarification questions must be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org. (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 18/02/2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e7939-cffb-48c9-8cfe-379c2f96377e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE13 1GH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | 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 ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2022 at 08:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e7939-cffb-48c9-8cfe-379c2f96377e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045e7939-cffb-48c9-8cfe-379c2f96377e 3rd February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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