--- title: "DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract - AWARD Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98b612f4-f41e-495e-8d85-c082c0fd242b.json) ## Summary Dacorum Borough Council is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract - AWARD" under the industry category of sports-event promotion services. Located in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, this procurement involves the management of the Little Hay Golf Complex, which includes a variety of facilities such as an 18-hole golf course and a 23-bay floodlit driving range. The process is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Absolutely Together. The current contract will commence on 1st October 2026, ending on 30th September 2041, following the completion of an existing lease on 31st August 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £3,000,000 GBP, with a tender period that ended on 16th January 2026. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in leisure management and those experienced in operating complex sports facilities. With its notable features and amenities, the Little Hay Golf Complex attracts a diverse group of patrons, presenting myriad opportunities to enhance community engagement and expand business outreach. Companies capable of innovating and improving the existing services to boost revenue streams, such as increasing memberships or organising events, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Despite the contract’s award, understanding the nature of this opportunity may inspire similar business ventures across different regions. The council's focus on a long-term leisure management contract rather than a simple lease underscores the potential for strategic growth and enduring investment in community-focused sports services. ## Notice Dacorum Borough Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the management of Little Hay Golf Complex ("LHGC") and invites prospective Providers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. LHGC is an established public golf facility located in Dacorum, offering a range of opportunities for both traditional golfers and the wider community. The Complex first opened in 1977 and has grown significantly over the years. It has thriving and friendly seniors, ladies, juniors and men's sections. With many mixed competitions played throughout the year, golfers from all sections have an opportunity to share their love of golf. In June 2025, LHGC was awarded 'Highly Recommended' status for 2025 by Golfshake, one of the leading independent golf course review platforms in the UK and Europe. LHGC includes the following facilities: * 18-hole golf course * 23-bay floodlit driving range * 6-hole pitch and put course * FootGolf * Disc Golf * Clubhouse (including bar and restaurant) * Greenskeeper shed The course has been leased to Absolutely Together since 2021, having previously been managed by Dacorum Sports Trust. This lease expires on 31 August 2026, and the Council are seeking a long-term operator on a leisure management contract basis rather than a lease. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308aa6b-7c38-44d2-9996-3eb7e9d4cea2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2041 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ABSOLUTELY TOGETHER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308aa6b-7c38-44d2-9996-3eb7e9d4cea2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c308aa6b-7c38-44d2-9996-3eb7e9d4cea2 17th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.dacorum.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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