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title: "Management of Tennis Courts and Tennis Development Services Stoke-on-Trent"
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# Management of Tennis Courts and Tennis Development Services Stoke-on-Trent

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce045faf-dfaf-45d1-8b3b-fb1bc73021f3

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## Summary

The Stoke on Trent County Council is inviting tenders for the management of tennis courts and tennis development services in Stoke-on-Trent. The procurement falls under the industry category of Sporting services and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender, with ID PHASCS/2023/124, is currently at the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 20th February 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 1st March 2024 and end on 28th February 2029.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in sports services to engage in expanding their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The open procurement method ensures a fair competition process for interested parties, allowing for innovation and quality service delivery. Businesses with experience in managing recreational facilities and organising sports programmes are well-suited to compete for this contract, which focuses on enhancing tennis provision and participation levels across designated parks in Stoke-on-Trent.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council require an external Operator to oversee the tennis provision within six of the city's parks, including the management of the tennis courts and the development of tennis provision within the city. * The portfolio of Venues/Tennis Courts that require management by the successful operator are: Burslem Park (ST6 1EA) 2 Tennis Courts (not floodlit) Bucknall Park (ST2 8AA) 3 Tennis Courts (not floodlit) Hanley Park (ST1 4DX) 4 Tennis Courts (floodlit) Mount Pleasant Park (ST4 4PP) 2 Tennis Courts (not floodlit) Tunstall Park (ST3 4AZ) 2 Tennis Courts (not floodlit) Queen's Park (Longton) (ST6 6EE) 3 Tennis Courts (not floodlit) Aims for tennis in Stoke-on-Trent through the full management operator model are: - Increase tennis participation levels in parks - Successfully track and monitor usage levels to gain an understanding of supply and demand - Provide a variety of programmes for a number of targeted groups, to enable more residents to access tennis (walking tennis/tennis with Parkinson's etc.) - Provide volunteer opportunities for young people to become tennis activators and develop through a mentoring programme - Ensure the Tennis Courts remain sustainable and accessible for all; providing high quality and accessible facilities that receive suitable maintenance when required. - Utilise an online booking system to enable residents to easily book the tennis facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7faa55-ff2e-4000-a11c-5cc7d0d4caf3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,429 |
| 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 | STOKE ON TRENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7faa55-ff2e-4000-a11c-5cc7d0d4caf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d7faa55-ff2e-4000-a11c-5cc7d0d4caf3
  16th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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