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title: "Princes Parade Leisure Centre Management Contract"
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buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Princes Parade Leisure Centre Management Contract

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7e34722-1a1a-4487-af27-fb55590ea09d

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## Summary

The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is seeking tenders for the "Princes Parade Leisure Centre Management Contract," aimed at managing a new leisure centre being constructed to replace the ageing Hythe Swimming Pool. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd October 2021. The project, classified under Sports facilities operation services, has a total estimated value of £23 million. The leisure management contract will commence on 1st August 2023 and will run for an initial period of 10 years, with an option for the Council to extend it for an additional 5 years. The process is being conducted as an open procedure.

This opportunity offers significant prospects for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in leisure and sports management. The successful contractor will be responsible for managing the new leisure centre upon its completion, which is scheduled for September 2023. Businesses experienced in operational services within sports facilities will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, creating avenues for long-term partnerships with the local government and community engagement in Folkestone, England.

## Notice

leisure centre to replace Hythe Swimming Pool, a facility which has reached the end of its natural life and no longer serves the needs of local residents. The Council has appointed BAM under a two-stage design and build contract to construct the new centre. This tender concerns the long-term management contract for the Centre. The construction of the new centre will commence in February 2022 and is due for completion in September 2023. The leisure management contract will commence at this point and will be for an initial period of 10 years (with an option at the absolute discretion of the Council to extend the contract period by a period or periods of up to a maximum of 5 additional years). The management contract is being procured as a single stage process and the opportunity is available on Kent Business Portal (ref no. DN543497) and can be accessed by via the e-tendering webpage, https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cca8c2d-a60b-4282-91cf-8879a4f5b2a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cca8c2d-a60b-4282-91cf-8879a4f5b2a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cca8c2d-a60b-4282-91cf-8879a4f5b2a6
  23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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