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title: "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde"
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# Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde

Buyer: FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c12a402-452f-4899-af06-37c6ca3ef137

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## Summary

Fylde Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde." This contract falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, specifically aimed at managing key swimming facilities in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, sought a long-term operator to oversee the St Anne's and Kirkham Pools. The procurement culminated in an award to Places For People Leisure Management Limited, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026. The interim agreement is in place until 30th June 2026, and the contract duration is confirmed for 15 years, ending on 31st March 2041. The procurement stage is now complete, marking a significant investment valued at £39,040,000.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure services, particularly those capable of sustainable management and capital investment in community sports infrastructure. The long-term nature and substantial financial commitment make it particularly appealing to large-scale operators, yet the designated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs suggests potential roles for smaller entities or social enterprises, especially ones involved in related subcontracting or service provision. This project offers a platform for expanding business operations and fostering community engagement through enhanced leisure services.

## Notice

Fylde Borough Council has undertaken a procurement for a leisure services operator to deliver investment in, and management of, key swimming facilities across the Borough. The scope of the contract includes: * St Anne's Swimming Pool * Kirkham Pool The procurement exercise sought to secure a long-term operating and investment partner, with proposals including both operational delivery and associated capital investment in the facilities. Following the completion of the procurement process, the Council approved the appointment of a preferred operator and the associated investment strategy for both sites. To ensure continuity of service pending completion of the final contractual arrangements, Fylde Borough Council has entered into an interim agreement with the operator. This interim arrangement will expire on 30 June 2026, after which the full contractual agreement is expected to be finalised and executed. Additional information: The original contract notice FYLD001-DN751966-22520712, published on 15 November 2024, stated an intended contract duration of 10 years. Following completion of the procurement process and consideration of the preferred delivery model, Full Council on 27 January 2026 approved Option C, which included: * Enhanced capital investment in facilities; and * Appointment of the preferred operator under a revised commercial model. As part of this approved option, the contract duration was extended to 15 years to: * Ensure long-term financial sustainability of the operating model; * Reflect the scale of capital investment and lifecycle requirements; and * Enable delivery of the Council's strategic leisure and community objectives. The published contract award therefore reflects the approved 15-year contract term, as authorised by Full Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cbfadc9-3bef-4ab3-8dbc-8d7e6168f532 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2041 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,040,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LYTHAM ST. ANNES |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY8 1LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Fylde |
| Electoral ward | Carnegie |
| Westminster constituency | Fylde |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cbfadc9-3bef-4ab3-8dbc-8d7e6168f532

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cbfadc9-3bef-4ab3-8dbc-8d7e6168f532
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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