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title: "Active Life - Kingsmead Leisure Centre ~ Catering Tender"
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# Active Life - Kingsmead Leisure Centre ~ Catering Tender

Buyer: ACTIVE LIFE - KINGSMEAD LEISURE CENTRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa9844e1-7aee-42ea-8c8e-2bccbc8d3c10

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## Summary

Active Life, operating at Kingsmead Leisure Centre in Canterbury, UK, is currently in the tender stage for the provision of catering services. This procurement, titled "Active Life - Kingsmead Leisure Centre ~ Catering Tender," falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting catering services (CPV code: 55520000). The contract is structured as a five-year operating lease or concession, set to commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2030. The two-stage restricted tender process involves SQ submissions followed by shortlisting for the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Key dates include a tender period ending on 20th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at £2,375,000 GBP, and the procurement method being used is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to secure a long-term contract with a prominent leisure service provider. The contract's duration and value offer significant potential for revenue growth and business expansion. Companies with experience in large-scale catering operations that can demonstrate excellence in service delivery will find this opportunity especially advantageous. Given that the procuring entity is Active Life at Kingsmead Leisure Centre, businesses familiar with the Canterbury region or leisure centre environments may also be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

Active Life, a leading Leisure service provider, are targeting the appointment of an outsourced caterer to commence in April 2024 to take on an operating lease/ concession at Kingsmead Leisure Centre. In order to work to this timescale, we are following a two stage restricted tender process (SQ submissions by all interested parties then shortlist suppliers for the Invitation to Tender (ITT)).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3882e349-3e4f-4aa3-bed8-65a22baf1a5b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,375,000 |
| 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 | ACTIVE LIFE - KINGSMEAD LEISURE CENTRE |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Northgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3882e349-3e4f-4aa3-bed8-65a22baf1a5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3882e349-3e4f-4aa3-bed8-65a22baf1a5b
  3rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Catering-services./F58P6A87A4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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