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title: "Leisure & Active Wellbeing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042698"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-12"
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# Leisure & Active Wellbeing Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042698

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## Summary

The Gloucester City Council is seeking bids for the procurement process titled "Leisure & Active Wellbeing Services" in the industry category of sports facilities operation services. The contract involves managing leisure facilities such as GL1 and Oxtalls Sports Park, along with new services for a minimum of 10 years with possible extensions. A market interest day is scheduled for 5th March 2024 in Gloucester for interested parties. The contract is valued at £18,000,000 and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th May 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the sports facility management sector to grow, particularly those with experience in managing leisure facilities and community-based services. Companies interested in long-term contracts with potential for extensions would find this opportunity suitable. The procurement method is selective, involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. Businesses in the services category, especially those focusing on sports facility operation services, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Contract is for the operation of the Authority-owned leisure facilities: GL1 and Oxtalls Sports Park. The Contract also includes the design and delivery of a new neighbourhood-based service. Also included within the scope of the procurement, but subject to separate contractual arrangements with third parties, are University of Gloucestershire's sports facilities including Oxstalls Arena (under a dual use agreement with UoG) and the planned Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub (under a lease with Blackbridge CCBS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for the operation of the Authority-owned leisure facilities: GL1 and Oxtalls Sports Park. The Contract also includes the design and delivery of a new neighbourhood-based service. Also included within the scope of the procurement, but subject to separate contractual arrangements with third parties, are University of Gloucestershire's sports facilities including Oxstalls Arena (under a dual use agreement with UoG) and the planned Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub (under a lease with Blackbridge CCBS). A market interest day is being held in Gloucester on Tuesday 5th March 2024. Bidders will be given further information about the opportunity and meet representatives from Gloucester City Council, University of Gloucestershire and Blackbridge CCBS. There will be a tour of the facilities in the scope of the procurement. Interested parties wishing to attend should register via the Authority's secure (hosted) electronic Tendering system 'Supplying the South West' portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk . The contract for the provision of the Services (the "Contract") will be let for a minimum period of 10 years with an option to extend for up to two periods of up to 5 years each, intended to commence 2 January 2025. Please note that for the Gloucester City Council contract, there will be mandatory variant submissions required as part of the tender process: Mandatory Variant Submission 1 - No Authority investment, 10-year initial contract period Mandatory Variant Submission 2 - 15-year initial contract period Also explored within the scope of this procurement is the opportunity for the successful Candidate to manage and operate, under separate contracts: * Oxstalls Arena (University facilities under a dual use agreement with University of Gloucestershire) * Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub (planned community sports hub facility under a contract with Blackbridge Charitable Community Benefit Society).

Renewal: 2 x 5 years by mutual agreement for each of the three potential contracts. Please note that for the Gloucester City Council contract, there will be a mandatory variant submission required as part of the tender process where the initial contract term will be 15 years, with a 60-month optional extension on agreement by both parties (potential total contract duration 20 years). Please see tender documents for details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004575-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | THE DOCKS |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004575-2024
- 18 Dec 2023 at 16:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037180-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gloucester.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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