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title: "Leisure Centre Operator - VEAT Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043980"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-12"
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# Leisure Centre Operator - VEAT Notice

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043980

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council has awarded a contract for the operation of leisure property assets to Maidstone Leisure Trust. The contract involves operating services across various sites, including the Maidstone Leisure Centre, Lockmeadow Health Club, and Mote Park Outdoor Adventure. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a starting date in August 2024 and is extendable for up to five years, with the possibility of three one-year extensions. The Council aims to ensure sustainable and consistent leisure provision for the next five to eight years.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly in the area of building and facilities management services. Companies with experience in operating leisure facilities and community benefit organisations may find this tender appealing. The contract extension by Maidstone Borough Council offers a stable and long-term opportunity for the selected supplier, Maidstone Leisure Trust. With a clear focus on future development and agile planning, this contract seeks to secure the leisure provision needs of the Council while also benefiting the local community in Maidstone.

## Notice

Contract is for the operation of Leisure Property assets undertaken by Maidstone Leisure Trust - including Maidstone Leisure Centre, Lockmeadow Health Club and Mote Park Outdoor Adventure

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council have taken the decision to extend the current contractual arrangement with Maidstone Leisure Trust for the provision of operating services across the Maidstone Leisure Trust sites.

### Procurement Information

The leisure services contract for Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park Outdoor Adventure and Lockmeadow Health Club is being extended from August 2024 for a period of five years, with up to three one-year extensions thereafter. The reasons for this are as follows; * The contract extension and the variable end date of the extension period allows Maidstone Borough Council (the Council) to be flexible and agile in its planning for the future of the leisure centre * The contract extension allows for further development of plans for the re-building or renovation of the existing leisure centre * The contract extension will set leisure provision by the Council on a sustainable and consistent footing for five to eight years. * The Council will develop detailed plans and a planning application for a future leisure centre, refurbished or redeveloped, which will be put out to tender * Maidstone Leisure Trust is an independent not-for-profit community benefit society which gives the Council significant tax exemptions and other benefits * Any new tender would be for a short period on an ageing building. It is unlikely to be appealing to operators in the current market who are likely to want a longer tenure and a commitment to operating the current premises and the new premises * The contract extension is in line with Reg 72.1.c; (i)the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen (the ongoing effect of COVID on the leisure market); (ii)the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract (the overall nature of the contract will not be altered); (iii)any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract or framework agreement (this is the case).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004705-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAIDSTONE LEISURE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004705-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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