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title: "Market Engagement for a Long Term Solution to Operate Sherdley Park Golf Course and Driving Range"
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# Market Engagement for a Long Term Solution to Operate Sherdley Park Golf Course and Driving Range

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc7da8b3-5200-4f92-ba59-9c752b12b8d5

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## Summary

The St. Helens Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for a Long Term Solution to Operate Sherdley Park Golf Course and Driving Range." This initiative is aimed at identifying innovative solutions for the operation of the golf course, located in St. Helens, England. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the Council and should note that the deadline for enquiries is 3:00 PM on 18th August 2017. The engagement period is set to conclude on 23rd February 2018, and the estimated contract value is £10,000 within the hospitality and recreational services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in outdoor recreational services, particularly those involved in golf course management or related hospitality sectors. Businesses that could excel in this tender include those with expertise in leasing and operating sports facilities, as well as organisations capable of proposing additional amenities and innovative services to enhance the golfing experience. Engaging with the Council early by requesting meetings can provide valuable insights and strengthen competitive positioning in the forthcoming procurement process.

## Notice

St Helens Council would like to engage with the market to identify innovative and long term solutions for the continued operation of Sherdley Park Golf Course. For example (but not limited to) an organisation leasing the course and driving range from the Council with permission for additional facilities and enterprises. Organisations should request a meeting with the Council either via the messaging facility on The-Chest Ref DN287652 or email:petersmith@sthelens.gov.uk. Deadline for enquiries is 3.00pm on 18th August 2017. Documents available via email or attached on The-Chest are: Background information Golf course plan Golf course image Club house plan Driving range layout Please note the Council will only respond to enquiries that are submitted via the messaging facility on The-Chest or email

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408e46c-ed58-4504-bbee-3cf0c8aac92c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST.HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2017 at 13:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408e46c-ed58-4504-bbee-3cf0c8aac92c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408e46c-ed58-4504-bbee-3cf0c8aac92c
  12th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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