--- title: "Princes Parade Leisure Centre Management Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Princes Parade Leisure Centre Management Contract Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7d0.json) ## Summary The Folkestone and Hythe District Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Princes Parade Leisure Centre Management Contract" in the industry category of sports facilities operation services. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 22 October 2021. The new leisure centre construction, set to replace the ageing Hythe Swimming Pool, will begin in February 2022 and is expected to be completed by September 2023, after which the management contract will commence for an initial period of 10 years, with an option to extend for up to 5 additional years. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to participate. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in leisure management and facilities operation to expand their services. Companies with experience in managing leisure centres, recreational services, or sports facilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The long-term nature of the management contract allows for stable revenue streams and the potential for further engagement within the community through added services and initiatives at the new leisure centre. ## Notice Folkestone and Hythe District Council (the Council) is delivering a new wet and dry 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/. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Folkestone and Hythe District Council (the Council) is delivering a new wet and dry 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). Renewal: The contract has 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020577-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLJ44 East Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020577-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=6b12128a-ea03-ec11-810d-005056b64545 - https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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