--- title: "Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-19" --- # Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b470db6-3050-487a-8187-dd323ca6c318.json) ## Summary The Sunderland City Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs," aimed at developing three football hubs in Sunderland, England, as part of the Parklife project. The tender, initiated on 9th May 2018, is classified under sports fields maintenance services with a total contract value of £17,789,297. The tender period concluded on 25th June 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and last until 31st July 2029. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure and involves a partnership with the Sunderland Football Trust, where the selected contractor will oversee the management of the facilities without including the construction aspect of the hubs. This opportunity represents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in sports management, facility operations, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), may particularly find a competitive advantage due to the nature of the services required. With the emphasis on sustainable grassroots provision and community engagement in sports, companies that can demonstrate expertise in managing sports facilities, coaching, and educational initiatives would be well-positioned to succeed in this bidding process. ## Notice Sunderland City Council and its partners the Football Association, Durham County Football Association Limited, and The Foundation of Light have identified three sites in Sunderland which are proposed to be developed as Football Hubs, as part of the Football Association, Sport England and The Premier League's "Parklife" project. The Parklife Project is intended to support sustainable grassroots provision in the City of Sunderland. The model proposes investment in strategic sites with Artificial Grass Pitches, grass pitches and ancillary facilities that can support extensive training and match play, as well as coaching, education and Football Development initiatives. Sunderland City Council, procuring in partnership with the newly incorporated Sunderland Football Trust, is seeking to procure an operator to manage the Football Hub facilities. Construction of the Hubs is being procured independently of this process and is not included within this opportunity. Two Lots are being procured however Contractors should note that the concession is to be awarded to one preferred bidder only, who will be required to enter into contracts with the Council and Sunderland Football Trust in respect of both of the aforementioned Lots Additional information: Documents are available at www.nepo.org. Providers not registered on the portal may do so free of charge and may access documentation using the reference DN337509 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3803a50-1b1c-4f1e-94b0-a732a3cdd841 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2018 - 21 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,789,297 | | 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR2 7DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Southwick | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2018 at 13:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3803a50-1b1c-4f1e-94b0-a732a3cdd841 - 9 May 2018 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3803a50-1b1c-4f1e-94b0-a732a3cdd841 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3803a50-1b1c-4f1e-94b0-a732a3cdd841 9th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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