--- title: "West Berkshire Leisure Centre Operating Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032f00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f00.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-21" --- # West Berkshire Leisure Centre Operating Service Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032f00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032f00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032f00.json) ## Summary West Berkshire District Council is currently inviting tenders for the "West Berkshire Leisure Centre Operating Service," aimed at managing leisure centre operations across several locations in the West Berkshire area, including Newbury, Hungerford, and Thatcham. The tender is classified under the Sports facilities operation services category and has an estimated contract value of £6,000,000. The procurement is at the active stage, with a tender deadline set for 20th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2023 and run until 30th June 2033, with a potential five-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure and sports facility management. Companies that can offer comprehensive operational expertise, innovative service delivery, and experience in managing multiple leisure centres will be well-positioned to compete. Given the extensive scope of the project, including the development of a new sports hub, contractors with capabilities in both core and non-core service provision will find this tender particularly appealing, enabling growth in a community-focused industry. ## Notice West Berkshire Council are tendering for an operating partner to manage leisure centre operations across the District. The service will cover the following leisure centres: -Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury;-Willink Leisure Centre in Burghfield; -Hungerford Leisure Centre, Hungerford;-Kennet Leisure Centre in Thatcham;-The Lambourn Centre in Lambourn; -Downland Sports Centre at Compton; -Newbury Sports Hub (to be constructed in 2022).West Berkshire Council is also including Cotswold Sports Centre, Tilehurst within the contract; however, this will be subject to 6 months' notice for termination if plans should progress for the new leisure centre outlined within the specification. Northcroft Lido is situated at Northcroft Leisure Centre and plans are being developed to improve the lido area to make it operational for 6 months of the year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Berkshire Council is tendering for an operating partner to manage leisure centre operations across the District. The service will cover the following leisure centres: -Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury;-Willink Leisure Centre in Burghfield; -Hungerford Leisure Centre Hungerford;-Kennet Leisure Centre in Thatcham;-The Lambourn Centre in Lambourn; -Downland Sports Centre at Compton; -Newbury Sports Hub. West Berkshire Council is also including Cotswold Sports Centre within the contract; however, this will be subject to 6 months' notice for termination if plans should progress for a new leisure centre outlined within the specification. Northcroft Lido is situated at Northcroft Leisure Centre and plans are being developed to improve the lido area to make it operational for 6 months of the year. The Newbury Sports Hub is a proposed new facility to be constructed comprising a 3G synthetic pitch and spectator seating, changing rooms and club house, within the site of Newbury Rugby Club. Planning permission is currently being sought for this project. The leisure contractor will be required to manage this facility as part of the overall leisure management contract.It is envisaged that potential alternative delivery arrangements could be put in place for the centres at Lambourn and Downland, which could align with the commencement of the new contract. To date alternative partnerships have not been secured and cannot be guaranteed ahead of the commencement of the new contract.There will be 2 tiers of provision, core and non-core leisure centres/leisure provision.The core centres/provision will include:- Northcroft Leisure Centre and LIDO - Newbury;- Hungerford Leisure Centre - Hungerford;- Kennet Leisure Centre - Thatcham;-Willink Leisure Centre - Burghfield Common;-Cotswold Sports Centre*; -Newbury Sports Hub.* this centre will be subject to 6 months' notice for termination if plans should progress for a new leisure centre outlined below.The non-core centres/provision will include:-The Lambourn Centre;**-Downland Sports Centre**; **these centres will be subject to 6 months' notice if an alternative delivery partner can be found and may not be included in the contract if this is before contract commencement.Core facilities/services are expected to be delivered for the whole life of the new contract with the possible exception of Cotswold Sports Centre if a new centre in the east of the district is forthcoming. Non-core centres are centres which West Berkshire intends to remove from the contract if and when alternative delivery partnerships can be formulated and are not expected to be delivered throughout the duration of this contract. The pricing documentation will include one variant bid, which will be for Northcroft LC (with PS4 million capital investment) and the LIDO (with PS4.5million capital investment). Renewal: Potential for five year extension to 15 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010339-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,385,000 | | Lots value | £60,000,000 | | 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWBURY | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG14 5LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Newbury Central | | Westminster constituency | Newbury | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2022 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010339-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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