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title: "TC625 - Provision of a Heaton Park Golf Operator"
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# TC625 - Provision of a Heaton Park Golf Operator

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68982fc-1807-4eaa-a892-02091096c521

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of a golf operator at Heaton Park, which falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services industry category. The deadline for submitting completed tender documents is 11am on Monday, 22nd July 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2019 and lasting for twenty-five years. This opportunity is being procured through an open procedure via the e-business portal known as the Chest, with potential bidders required to register on the platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recreational services, particularly those with experience in managing golf courses and related facilities. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service provision and a capacity for engaging in social and economic regeneration in the locality would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this long-term contract can provide a stable source of revenue and contribute to enhancing community leisure facilities in Manchester.

## Notice

Manchester City Council is seeking an innovative and forward thinking golf course operator to provide a high quality service at Heaton Park. We know that our golf course is an important part of our visitor offer and the exceptional parkland and unique setting gives a fantastic opportunity for the right operator to become part of the Heaton family at Manchester's flagship park. We also want the operator to help us take care of our bowling greens - another impressive facility in Heaton's portfolio which is part of Manchester's 2002 Commonwealth Games legacy. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 22nd July 2019 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contract will be for twenty five years, expected to commence 1st November 2019. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract/framework. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. This is an concessions contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf05427-e38d-4c25-a921-301b684da148 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2044 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf05427-e38d-4c25-a921-301b684da148

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf05427-e38d-4c25-a921-301b684da148
  19th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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