--- title: "Soft market testing for Newbold Comyn Cycling Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-15" --- # Soft market testing for Newbold Comyn Cycling Operator Buyer: WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9540b771-8465-4dd5-a9eb-70ed42fcd99e.json) ## Summary The Warwick District Council is planning a tender for the provision of sports facilities operation services at Newbold Comyn. The contract involves managing cycle trails, a cycle hub, and other related facilities. The engagement end date for this soft market testing opportunity is 8th January 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in sports facilities operation services, cycling infrastructure management, and leisure facility management to compete for a contract with Warwick District Council. The successful bidder will be responsible for managing the cycle hub building, cycle trails, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure grant conditions are met. ## Notice The creation of the cycle trails and associated facilities is the first part of delivery of the Newbold Comyn masterplan. British Cycling and Sport England have made a grant award to the Council supporting the construction of approx. 4km of cycle trails and the refurbishment of an existing building as a cycle hub. The trails have been constructed, and opened in October 2023 under the management of Council officers and with the support of specialist contractors. The Council are aiming to have the services within this contract mobilised by no later than summer 2024. The full facilities comprise: * Blue, green and red standard trails around the north western third of the site. Trails are free to use and are designed to accommodate all abilities. * Cycle hub - a refurbishment of the old golf shop to accommodate toilets, Shop/cycle hire/minor repairs space and a cafe providing "coffee & carbs". The shop and cafe have been completed to a "shell" state and are to be fitted out internally by the appointed operator to suit its delivery model. * Learn to ride area - a contained area adjacent to the Cycle Hub where safe learning to cycle can take place. * Progressive jumps area near the trails. * Pump track - mown grassy area for racing side by side, principally in the summer. * Refurbishment of the existing BMX area at the adjacent Campion Hills site to accommodate Four-cross (4X) activity. * Planting and landscaping to be completed between the newly created tracks, In addition to the physical facilities, the Council has agreed a Development Plan with Sport England targeting the increase in cycling by specified groups of people within the community and will establish a "management group" to oversee delivery of that plan. The group includes British Cycling and voluntary local cycling groups. It will be a requirement of the appointed operator to join this management group, becoming an active member. Anticipated requirements of the proposed contract are currently: 1. Management of the cycle hub building and delivery of the services offered within it. 2. Physical and safety management of the cycle trails. 3. Monitoring and liaison - provision of staffing to deliver the Operational Plan and grant conditions agreed between Warwick District Council and Sport England and liaison with stakeholders of the facilities. The contractor will report to the Council's Sports and Leisure Contract Manager and be expected to liaise with officers responsible for maintenance contracts. WDC would like to invite interested parties to Soft Market testing meetings to offer an opportunity to discuss a potential Tender. To submit interest and apply to speak to us, please visit and register on www.csw-jets.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46404c6-eb67-4bee-892f-27394ec21dc0 | | 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 | 15 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 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 | WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | LEAMINGTON SPA | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV32 5HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Leamington Clarendon | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2023 at 13:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46404c6-eb67-4bee-892f-27394ec21dc0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46404c6-eb67-4bee-892f-27394ec21dc0 15th December 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.csw-jets.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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