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title: "Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d3a4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "INITIO LEARNING TRUST"
published: "2023-07-31"
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# Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset

Buyer: INITIO LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d3a4

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## Summary

The INITIO LEARNING TRUST is seeking partners to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre in Wimborne, Dorset. The Trust aims to enter a partnership for the operation and management of the leisure facilities at Queen Elizabeth School starting 1 April 2024. The procurement falls under the services category, with facilities including a 25-metre pool, sports hall, squash court, and various other amenities. Key dates include the submission deadline on 13 July 2023 and the contract award in August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the sports and leisure industry to partner with INITIO LEARNING TRUST for the lucrative 10-year contract, with a possible extension of 5 years. Businesses capable of managing sports facilities, operation services, and investing in long-term leisure projects would be well-suited to compete. The process involves written submissions, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2024, creating a long-term growth opportunity for the successful bidder.

## Notice

Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne has leisure facilities utilised by the local community. The QELC is currently operated through a community use agreement by Dorset Council, who will be withdrawing from the operation at the end of March 2024. The Trust is now seeking to enter into a partnership to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC), which is located at the Queen Elizabeth School, from 1 April 2024. The current facilities include 25 metre, 4 lane pool Sports Hall Squash Court Fitness Suite and Studios Secondary Hall Artificial Grass Pitch Tennis Courts and Athletics Facilities The Trust is inviting tenders from prospective partners to enter into a management contract or other arrangements to invest in, operate and maintain the facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Operation of the sports facilities 10 Year Contract Term with potential to extend for 5 years Full Repair and Renewal responsibilities, but with condition survey works undertaken as indicated in ITT TUPE will apply and existing staff at the School will transfer to the new operator (including Pension requirements). Indicative Procurement Timetable Issue of ITT: 5 June 2023 Opportunities for Clarification & Dialogue (including site visits): w/c 12 June & w/c 19 June 2023 Final Date for Clarifications: 5 July 2023 Submission of ITT: 13 July 2023 Evaluation: July 2023 Contract award: August 2023 Mobilisation: Sept 2023 - March 2024 Service Commence: 1 April 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022086-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | INITIO LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | WIMBORNE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH21 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Wimborne Minster |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 06:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022086-2023
- 21 Jun 2023 at 14:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017691-2023
- 5 Jun 2023 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015816-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15-buTojydb59CJPryRUmXYD1nYrUkmKU?usp=drive_link
- https://initiolearning.uk/

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