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title: "Playing Pitches in Barrow-in-Furness"
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# Playing Pitches in Barrow-in-Furness

Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a514ce5d-a121-4c50-b74a-ebe0a9818dc3

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## Summary

Barrow Borough Council is seeking an external operator to manage Council-owned playing pitches and changing facilities in Barrow-in-Furness, with the contract commencing on 30 November 2021 and running until 3 November 2031. The tender, published on 1 November 2021, is classified under the sports goods and equipment industry, with an open procurement method inviting firms to submit proposals by the deadline of 18 November 2021. Interested parties can register via the linked advert to access the tender documents.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports management, facilities operation, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract encourages innovative approaches to managing sports facilities. Businesses experienced in recreational and cultural services may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio in the sports sector.

## Notice

Barrow Borough Council is looking for an external operator managing Council owned playing pitches and changing facilities on a ten year lease term starting from 1 November 2021. There are a range of options for delivery which operators can submit an interest in. Please follow the link to the Chest opportunity to register your interest and access the tender documents. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=60c2e33a-8610-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3598a4-d03a-46bc-aee9-81077aebf241 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 3 Nov 2031 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA14 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3598a4-d03a-46bc-aee9-81077aebf241

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd3598a4-d03a-46bc-aee9-81077aebf241
  1st November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=60c2e33a-8610-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=60c2e33a-8610-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

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