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title: "SBC 0222 Leisure Services and Active Communities Management Contract"
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# SBC 0222 Leisure Services and Active Communities Management Contract

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030a7e

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## Summary

The Stevenage Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Leisure Services and Active Communities Management Contract. This contract covers the management of leisure facilities and the Golf and Conference Centre in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The tender involved a competitive procedure with negotiation and has been awarded to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd. The contract was signed on 28th March 2023.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in recreational, cultural, and sporting services. Companies offering building and facilities management, sports facilities operation, and related services are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should closely monitor contract opportunities in the leisure and cultural services industry to enhance business prospects and foster partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Stevenage Borough Council are currently procuring the Leisure and Cultural Services Management Contract based on a competitive procedure with negotiation with the aim of entering into a contract for Lot 1 - Leisure and Cultural Services Contract and Lot 2 - Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre. The documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this procurement should be made via correspondence on the Supply Hertfordshire website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

### Lot Information

SBC 0222 The Management and Operation Contract for Stevenage Borough Council Leisure and Cultural Facilities

In summary, Lot 1 will be for the management and operation of Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (including the Gordon Craig Theatre), Stevenage Swimming Centre, Ridlins Athletics Stadium, Outdoor Pitches and Pavilions (bookings only) and maintenance of the Aquapark at Fairlands Valley Park and shall include the development and delivery of a new Active Communities Programme. This Lot will also include the management and operation of a new Leisure and Community Hub Facility which is planned to open in April 2027 and which shall replace Stevenage Swimming Centre and the leisure elements contained within Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. A Market Interest Day is scheduled for late February/early March which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council's ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process. Details of timings for the Market Interest Day will be provided in due course.

SBC 0222 The Management and Operation of Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre

Lot 2 will be for the management and operation of Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre only.A Market Interest Day is scheduled for late February/early March which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council's ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process. Details of timings for the Market Interest Day will be provided in due course.

SBC 0222 Leisure and Cultural Services Management Contract

The contract is for the operation of the Council owned Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (including the Gordon Craig Theatre), Stevenage Swimming Centre, Ridlins Athletics Stadium and for maintenance of the Aquapark at Fairlands Valley Park. The contract also includes the administration of bookings for a number of outdoor sports pitches and pavilions and the delivery of a new Active Communities Programme. This Lot will also include the management and operation of a new Leisure and Community Hub facility with an estimated cost of PS39m which is planned to open in April 2027 and which shall replace Stevenage Swimming Centre and the leisure elements contained within Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. A market interest day is due to take place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council's ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process.

SBC 0222 Leisure Services and Active Communities Management Contract

Lot 2 is the contract for the management and operation of the Council-owned Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre and for the delivery of a Golf Development Programme. A market interest day is due to take place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council's ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2043 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,000,000 |
| Lots value | £146,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £173,888,602 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015010-2023
- 15 Feb 2022 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004318-2022
- 13 Jan 2022 at 11:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000998-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.everyoneactive.com
- http://www.stevenage.gov.uk
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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