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title: "Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs - Retender"
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# Operator Concession for Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs - Retender

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dd3cf58-142c-48f7-92c3-2584c940e485

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council seeking an operator for the Sunderland Parklife Football Hubs under an open procedure. This project, identified in collaboration with the Football Association and other partners, aims to develop three sites in Sunderland into Football Hubs. The tender was published on 31st July 2018, with a deadline set for 29th August 2018. The total contract value is £17,000,000 and the contract period spans from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2028, categorised under sporting services and located in the North East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in sports management, facility operations, and community engagement initiatives. Companies with experience in operating sporting facilities, particularly those familiar with training and development for grassroots sports, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful operator will engage with local communities, enhancing grassroots provision and supporting the objectives of sustainable sports development, which can further lead to potential avenues for business growth in the region.

## 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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17c2ad5-1308-42bb-aad3-daa3800a6b5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000,000 |
| 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 | PULSE FITNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17c2ad5-1308-42bb-aad3-daa3800a6b5f
- 31 Jul 2018 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069a5596-4437-4abd-8668-560e2911eb9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17c2ad5-1308-42bb-aad3-daa3800a6b5f
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069a5596-4437-4abd-8668-560e2911eb9a
  31st July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c7cb6b96-d594-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Opportunity Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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