---
title: "Leisure Centre Back Office Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e9c3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-08"
---

# Leisure Centre Back Office Services

Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Torridge District Council, which is located in Bideford, UK. They are seeking back-office services for a new Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) established to run three leisure centres: Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Torridge Pool, and Torrington Pool from April 2022. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract titled "Leisure Centre Back Office Services" awarded as of 8th February 2022, valued at £311,746. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, facilitating a competitive bidding environment for suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in back-office support services, including payroll, finance, ICT support, and human resources. Companies targeting local authority contracts and experienced in recreational, cultural, and sporting services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this procurement can enhance competitiveness and market presence, particularly for firms capable of delivering comprehensive support that meets the needs of the LATC.

## Notice

Torridge District Council is setting up a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) to run its three leisure centres from April 2022: Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Torridge Pool and Torrington Pool and Sports Centre. It is intended that a partner is procured to supply back-office support for the new LATC for key support areas including payroll, finance, ICT support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Torridge District Council is setting up a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) to run its three leisure centres from April 2022: Holsworthy Leisure Centre, Torridge Pool and Torrington Pool and Sports Centre. It is intended that a partner is procured to supply back-office support for the new LATC for key support areas including payroll, finance, ICT support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003528-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £311,746 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE NATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003528-2022
- 8 Oct 2021 at 10:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025173-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torridge.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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