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title: "Soft Market Testing - Leisure Operating Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7af4dc98-a85c-4c77-8888-b629397a0dd4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-27"
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# Soft Market Testing - Leisure Operating Contract

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7af4dc98-a85c-4c77-8888-b629397a0dd4

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## Summary

The West Lancashire Borough Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - Leisure Operating Contract" in the sports facilities operation services category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with engagement closing on 27th May 2024. The Council is seeking an operating partner to support the development of leisure services across the Borough, potentially including new and refurbished leisure center provision starting from April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in providing sports facilities operation services. Interested businesses should visit the West Lancashire Borough Council's website for more information and contact Catherine Kirwan at catherine.kirwan@westlancs.gov.uk for further details. The procurement process aims to identify a partner to enhance leisure services in the region, offering a valuable opportunity for businesses aligned with the sports and leisure industry to expand their operations.

## Notice

*** Soft Market Testing **** West Lancashire Borough Council are pleased to inform you about plans to develop its leisure services with the potential of procuring an operating partner to support the future development of the leisure services across the Borough, including potentially new and refurbished leisure centre provision, from April 2025. We would like to gauge your interest in joining us on our journey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f5c82-e015-49a2-9898-4d9d799b8bf0 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 May 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 LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2024 at 10:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f5c82-e015-49a2-9898-4d9d799b8bf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88f5c82-e015-49a2-9898-4d9d799b8bf0
  27th February 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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