--- title: "Management and operation of sports, leisure, golf and high ropes adventure facilities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-26" --- # Management and operation of sports, leisure, golf and high ropes adventure facilities Buyer: TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9709bf5d-c93b-4465-8b26-e1bbe8dab7a7.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Taunton Deane Borough Council, who is seeking operators for the management and operation of sports, leisure, golf, and high ropes adventure facilities across four leisure centres and a golf course. This tender is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services with a total contract value of £93.5 million. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a competitive dialogue approach. The tender period concludes on 4th May 2018, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2019 and potentially extend for up to 20 years and 8 months if all options are exercised. A bidders Open Day is scheduled for 12th April 2018, requiring interested parties to confirm attendance by 9th April 2018. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the leisure and recreation sector, as it encompasses comprehensive management of various facilities. Companies specialising in leisure services, sports facility management, and adventure activities will find this tender particularly relevant. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, which could lead to substantial growth and long-term engagement given the extensive contract duration and potential scope for additional services. ## Notice Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council require one or two operators to deliver leisure services across four high quality leisure centres and one golf course and High Ropes Adventure Centre. Taunton Deane and West Somerset Council are seeking Secretary of State approval for the creation of a New Council entity. Should legislation be implemented to provide for Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council becoming a single new council then the contract will be transferred or novated to the newly formed Council. The contract will be for an initial period of 10 years and 8 months, with options to extend for up to a further 10 year period consisting of any number of periods, bringing the potential contract period to 20 years and 8 months. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 includes the four leisure centres and Lot 2 the golf course and high ropes adventure centre. Potential providers wishing to tender may bid for one or both Lots. Potential providers bidding for Lot 1 must also bid for Lot 2. Potential providers bidding for Lot 2, may bid for Lot 2 alone.There is a bidders Open Day being held on Thursday 12th April 2018. Interested parties should confirm their attendance by Monday 9th April 2018, including the number of people attending (2 maximum) and their job titles. Please email details to Julie Watson at J.Watson@tauntondeane.gov.uk . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11157855-d3b2-4b78-89b8-095cd8820bab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialog | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £93,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TAUNTON DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 1HE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 26 Mar 2018 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11157855-d3b2-4b78-89b8-095cd8820bab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11157855-d3b2-4b78-89b8-095cd8820bab 26th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tauntondeane.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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