--- title: "Provision of a Leisure Assets Management Agent" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-19" --- # Provision of a Leisure Assets Management Agent Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033ac5.json) ## Summary Blackpool Council is seeking to procure a Leisure Assets Management Agent through a selective tendering process that involves negotiations. This procurement falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category. The Council intends to establish a framework agreement lasting up to four years, with a potential two-year contract for managing the Sandcastle Waterpark to be awarded concurrently. The deadline for submissions is set for 8 June 2022. The tender process is based in Blackpool, UK, with opportunities to manage various tourist attractions and cultural venues throughout the region. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the tourism and recreational services sector, particularly those specialising in management of leisure facilities, attractions, or cultural venues. Companies with experience in contract management, customer service, and facility operations would be well-suited to compete, as the Council is looking for a single organisation capable of managing diverse recreational assets. Additionally, with the possibility of extending contracts and negotiating terms, businesses can explore long-term partnerships with Blackpool Council that could enhance their growth and visibility in the local market. ## Notice Blackpool Council is seeking to procure services required in relation to recreational/tourist sites which fall within social, cultural, recreational, catering services under the "light touch regime" as set out at Regulations 74-76 PCR 2015. Direct Link to Opportunity (https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=81b332b5-40d1-ec11-8114-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True) The Council intends to appoint a single organisation to a framework agreement for the management and evaluation of its tourist attraction for a period of up to four years. The Council anticipates awarding an initial two year management services contract in relation to the Sandcastle Waterpark at the same time as awarding the framework agreement, and it may elect to extend this contract for a further two years or award a long term management contract (up to twenty years extendable in five yearly increments) to the framework holder. The scope of the procurement is intended to cover additional attractions within the Council's area (including without limitation tourist attractions, recreational facilities and cultural venues) and the Council may award interim or long term management services for such venues to the selected operator throughout the term of the framework agreement. The framework agreement is not however awarded on an exclusive basis and the Council reserves the right to award contracts for similar services outside of the framework. The Council is conducting a single stage procedure which will evaluate price and quality of submissions received. In order to suit the Council's wider requirements the process will include the option to negotiate should it be required. The option to negotiate may be waived should it be possible for a preferred bidder to be appointed following receipt of proposals. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Blackpool Council is seeking to procure services required in relation to recreational/tourist sites which fall within social, cultural, recreational, catering services under the "light touch regime" as set out at Regulations 74-76 PCR 2015. The Council intends to appoint a single organisation to a framework agreement for the management and evaluation of its tourist attraction for a period of up to four years. The Council anticipates awarding an initial two year management services contract in relation to the Sandcastle Waterpark at the same time as awarding the framework agreement, and it may elect to extend this contract for a further two years or award a long term management contract (up to twenty years extendable in five yearly increments) to the framework holder. The scope of the procurement is intended to cover additional attractions within the Council's area (including without limitation tourist attractions, recreational facilities and cultural venues) and the Council may award interim or long term management services for such venues to the selected operator throughout the term of the framework agreement. The framework agreement is not however awarded on an exclusive basis and the Council reserves the right to award contracts for similar services outside of the framework. The Council is conducting a single stage procedure which will evaluate price and quality of submissions received. In order to suit the Council's wider requirements the process will include the option to negotiate should it be required. The option to negotiate may be waived should it be possible for a preferred bidder to be appointed following receipt of proposals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013409-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Procedure involving negotiations | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2022 | | 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 | £100,000,000 | | 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 55100000 - Hotel services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services - 92330000 - Recreational-area services - 92351200 - Casino operating services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 19 May 2022 at 08:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013409-2022 - 18 May 2022 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013351-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=81b332b5-40d1-ec11-8114-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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