--- title: "Leisure Management with Supplier Investment in Synthetic Pitch - Expressions of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-14" --- # Leisure Management with Supplier Investment in Synthetic Pitch - Expressions of Interest Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e36b3cc-b33a-446f-8b47-046680f8165c.json) ## Summary Kettering Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Leisure Management with Supplier Investment in Synthetic Pitch - Expressions of Interest." The procurement process focuses on building and facilities management services within the leisure industry, specifically concerning several facilities in Kettering, including the Kettering Swimming Pool and Desborough Leisure Centre. Key deadlines include a clarification deadline for bidders on 22nd December 2020 and a final response deadline on 24th December 2020. The engagement end date is set for 24th December 2020. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure management and facility operations, particularly those with experience in providing similar services. Companies that can demonstrate a robust track record of managing and improving leisure facilities, along with the capability to invest in developments like synthetic pitches, will be well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their reach and establish partnerships with the local council. ## Notice Kettering Borough Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced leisure management operators who can provide a leisure management service on behalf of the Council at the facilities identified below. As a part of this service, there is an ongoing requirement to improve leisure services and secure investment in existing facilities throughout the term. The Council has funded an extensive programme of refurbishment of the swimming pool in recent months. In addition, the Council is looking for capital investment from the operator into the refurbishment of the synthetic pitch, as part of our recently published Playing Pitch Strategy (July 2020). The facilities included in the arrangement are: * Kettering Swimming Pool including a gym facility * The Corn Market Hall * Kettering Athletics Track and Synthetic Pitch * Desborough Leisure Centre (gym facility and sports hall - four badminton courts) If you are interested in this opportunity, please send details to webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk by the notice closing date, including: * contact name * company name * contact e-mail/phone number * supporting evidence detailing leisure management experience, including facilities managed and location It should be noted that this is a notice to enable Kettering Borough Council to determine whether any appropriate options exist in the marketplace. As such, this notice should not be taken as a prerequisite that any contracts/agreements will be forthcoming. Additional information: Expression of Interest timescales and deadlines are: 1. Expression of Interest published on Contracts Finder - 15/12/20 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12'noon on 22/12/20 3. Deadline for Responses - 12'noon on 24/12/20 Any queries about this Expression of Interest or the requirements, must be raised with Hazel Webb via hazel.webb@kettering.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457cd567-dfed-43ec-92c1-c432e4e2f09f | | 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 | 14 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Dec 2020 | | 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 | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN15 7QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | 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 - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2020 at 17:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457cd567-dfed-43ec-92c1-c432e4e2f09f - 14 Dec 2020 at 16:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457cd567-dfed-43ec-92c1-c432e4e2f09f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/457cd567-dfed-43ec-92c1-c432e4e2f09f 14th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kettering.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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