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title: "The Provision of Leisure Services Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c74d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-12"
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# The Provision of Leisure Services Management

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c74d

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council has completed the award process for "The Provision of Leisure Services Management" contract. The contract covers the management of leisure centres including Aqua Vale Leisure Centre, Swan Pool and Leisure Centre, Beacon Sports Centre & Theatre, Evreham Centre, and Little Marlow Running Track. The procurement method used was a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The contract value is approximately 26.3 million GBP. The supplier awarded the contract is Serco Leisure Operating Limited. The contract was signed on 28th March 2024.

This procurement opportunity provides a chance for businesses in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry to compete for managing leisure facilities in Buckinghamshire. Companies offering services related to active wellbeing, operational excellence, and partnership working are well-suited for this contract. The contract period is 5 years with the potential for a 12-month extension, offering stability and growth opportunities for successful bidders. Businesses must consider the TUPE regulations and develop innovative service delivery approaches to align with the Council's objectives outlined in the Physical Activity Strategy.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of Leisure Services Management. Buckinghamshire Council sought suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide this service. The contract opportunity included the Buckinghamshire Leisure Services Management Contract (the Contract) which comprises the following leisure centres: * Aqua Vale Leisure Centre, Aylesbury a leisure pools site with fitness and outdoor 3G pitches * Swan Pool and Leisure Centre, Buckingham, a pool and fitness site, with outdoor 3G * Beacon Sports Centre & Theatre, Beaconsfield, a sports hall and fitness site, with mini soccer outdoor pitches. * Evreham Centre, Iver - small sports hall and fitness site, with outdoor 3G and grass pitches. * Little Marlow Running Track - 8 lane athletics track The Facilities are currently managed by several operators, whose contracts expired on the 31st March 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process was followed in the procurement of this contract. Access to the tender documentation was provided via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/buckscc/portal.nsf/content/DEVA-A4NC3Z The total value of the contract/concession is turnover forecast provided by the winning in their tender submission.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012039-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,900,000 |
| Lots value | £18,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,338,565 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO LEISURE OPERATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012039-2024
- 10 May 2023 at 11:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013298-2023
- 9 May 2023 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013185-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
- https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/buckscc/portal.nsf/content/DEVA-A4NC3Z

## Provenance

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