--- title: "West Beach - Tennis Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-22" --- # West Beach - Tennis Operator Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcbd57e6-6433-4f63-9508-5399cf597dc9.json) ## Summary Canterbury City Council is inviting tenders for the management of the West Beach Tennis Court in Whitstable under an open procedure for recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on Monday, 18 November 2024. This contract is projected to run for five years, with a potential extension of two years based on performance and mutual agreement. The planned start date for the contract is 6 January 2025, ending on 5 January 2030. Interested suppliers must express their interest and submit their tenders via the Kent Business Portal. This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recreational and sports facility management to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The contract offers a stable five-year term, with the possibility of an extension, allowing for long-term business development and community engagement. Companies with expertise in managing recreational facilities and a commitment to high performance standards will find this opportunity especially suitable. ## Notice Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable Operator for the Management at West Beach Tennis Court, Whitstable and invites Bidders to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract start date is to be confirmed between Operator & Council and will continue for a period of 5 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the Heads of Terms and may be extended for a period of 2 years subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Operator and at the Council's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 18 November 2024 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). Additional information: Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 18 November 2024 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad29d8-ad62-42b0-8105-0d905114a60d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 1YW | | 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 | 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 - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 22 Oct 2024 at 07:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad29d8-ad62-42b0-8105-0d905114a60d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48ad29d8-ad62-42b0-8105-0d905114a60d 22nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.canterbury.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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