---
title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312ae"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-03"
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# SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312ae

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## Summary

Rutland County Council is initiating a soft market testing exercise for the management of a dual-use leisure centre, aimed at gathering feedback from the leisure industry. The process is currently in the planning stage and is classified under sports facilities operation services, which falls under the services category. The prospective operational service delivery is set to commence on 1 April 2023, with responses to the soft market testing questionnaire required by 12:00 noon on 4 March 2022. The geographical location for this opportunity is Oakham, UK (region UKF22).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in leisure management. Enterprises in the leisure industry, particularly those with expertise in operating fitness centres or multi-sport facilities, would be well-suited to engage in this contracting process. Additionally, companies that can innovate around contract delivery models and prioritise social value or environmental sustainability will likely find themselves in a strong position to compete, as these factors are of particular interest to the Council.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the leisure industry. Management of a dual use community and college dry leisure centre, with 60 station fitness suite, 8 court sports hall, studios, outdoor playing pitches and all associated facilities including changing rooms, reception, booking etc. All costs to be met by revenue generated by the contract. The Council is especially keen to explore: * Contract options and delivery models, working with the co-located college * Incentivisation of the delivery * The implications of the government's drive for social value and carbon neutral operation * Ensuring the contract is revenue generating / nil cost to the Council The Council's intention is to undertake a compliant procurement exercise and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Leisure Management Contract (LMC). The operational service delivery elements are expected to commence on 01 April 2023. Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 04/03/2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see 'Soft Market Testing Questionnaire' for full indicative details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003092-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2022 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 08:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003092-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=987ec4c7-6b83-ec11-8110-005056b64545
- https://www.rutland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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