--- title: "Concession to operate Park Road Tennis Courts, Loughborough" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-26" --- # Concession to operate Park Road Tennis Courts, Loughborough Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd5ad891-aad7-4c16-8e15-271d8a0a984a.json) ## Summary Charnwood Borough Council is inviting tenders to manage the Park Road Tennis Courts in Loughborough under a concession contract for an initial period of five years starting from 1st April 2026, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 27th February 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The procurement method is not explicitly defined but falls under the categorisation of "Other." The contract is valued at £175,000. This tender opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in leisure management, particularly those focused on sports and community facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Businesses with expertise in facility operation and community engagement can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in the public sector, contributing to community health and wellness objectives as outlined in Charnwood Borough Council's strategic plans. ## Notice 1 The Council is seeking tenders for the Concession for the operation of the Tennis Courts at Park Road, Loughborough for five years from 1st April 2026 (with the option to extend for up to two periods of one year) as detailed in the ITT. 2 Charnwood Borough Council's Corporate Strategy 2024-2028 includes a number of Strategic Themes under "Homes and Communities" and it is intended that the refurbished Park Road Tennis Courts will contribute to the outcome of "manage our leisure services, open spaces and sports facilities to support residents' health and wellbeing". ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2fe464-3a15-4be2-aaa6-a48608881883 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 2TX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ## Release History - 26 Jan 2026 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2fe464-3a15-4be2-aaa6-a48608881883 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2fe464-3a15-4be2-aaa6-a48608881883 26th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=55625101-cbfa-f011-813c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.charnwood.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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