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title: "St Mary's leisure centre"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-caf9f03d-a199-4276-a319-559381023c7c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-21"
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# St Mary's leisure centre

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caf9f03d-a199-4276-a319-559381023c7c

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is seeking an operator to manage and operate the St Mary's leisure centre under a 20-year agreement, specifically structured as a full repairing and insuring lease, set to commence on 20 March 2020 and conclude on 19 March 2040. This procurement falls within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 15 November 2019. The procurement method involves dialogue with bidders, given its nature as a zero-value concession.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the leisure and cultural services sector, particularly those equipped to manage community-centric facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in operational management, sustainability planning, and community engagement would be well-positioned to compete. Firms capable of demonstrating financial sustainability without reliance on council funding will especially appeal to the council's requirements.

## Notice

The Council are now looking to appoint an operator to manage and operate the Centre in accordance with the Specification, on a 20-year agreement and full repairing and insuring lease. The lease will be excluded from the provisions of sections 24-28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The operator will provide a facility for all sections of the community, with no restrictions (or perceived restriction) on any particular group. The operator will need to have a financially sustainable plan for the Centre without receiving funding from the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9036b17-1c2f-4a36-b6ea-b6657819c524 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - As this is intended to be a zero-value concession, the Council is not obliged to follow any regulated process but has chosen to adopt a procedure that allows for dialogue with bidders. |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2020 - 19 Mar 2040 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9036b17-1c2f-4a36-b6ea-b6657819c524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9036b17-1c2f-4a36-b6ea-b6657819c524
  21st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d46dd160-e19c-4267-b684-1e7af6acb9f5
  e-portal sign up mini-guide
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/index.cfm
  Supply Southampton e-portal

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