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title: "Management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust"
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# Management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc36407f-0019-4878-b5db-2d9dd6903116

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust, initiated by Ashford Borough Council. This tender, titled "Management of Leisure Centres and Services for Ashford Leisure Trust," falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. It is located in the South East of England and is currently at the Tender stage. The deadline for submission of completed Selection Questionnaires is 12 noon on 13th April 2018, with a bidders day scheduled for 22nd March 2018. The total contract value is £41,000,000, and the contract is set to begin on 1st May 2019, lasting until 30th April 2039.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer innovative management and operational solutions for leisure services. Companies with expertise in managing recreational facilities, sports programming, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance their visibility in the marketplace and allow them to establish long-term relationships with a prominent local authority.

## Notice

This tender is for the management of Leisure Centres and Services on behalf of Ashford Leisure Trust, incorporating the Stour Centre, Spearpoint Recreation Ground and Pavilion, Julie Rose Stadium, Conningbrook Lakes at Conningbrook Country Park plus the Variant Option: Tennis Centre at Julie Rose Stadium and Finberry Community Centre. Please express your interest in this project through the Kent Business Portal. A bidders day will be held at the Julie Rose Stadium on the 22nd March 2018. If you would like to attend please confirm your attendance through the Kent Business Portal. The deadline for submission of completed Selection Questionnaires is 12 noon on 13th April 2018 via the Kent Business Portal. Additional information: The SQ and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ded0d95-4d30-4a0b-bd23-a66709ff3c51 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2039 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,000,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ded0d95-4d30-4a0b-bd23-a66709ff3c51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ded0d95-4d30-4a0b-bd23-a66709ff3c51
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal

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