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title: "Corrigendum to Deed of Variation of Leisure Operating Contract notice"
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# Corrigendum to Deed of Variation of Leisure Operating Contract notice

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044c8f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is progressing with a procurement process involving a Deed of Variation for the Leisure Operating Contract. The primary aim is to appoint Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM) as the Council's agent to deliver leisure services at core facilities, including the Abbey Leisure Centre, Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, and Jim Peters Stadium. This procurement falls within the services category related to sports facilities operation and follows a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice. The proposed modification date is set for 1st November 2025, following the Contract awarded on 12 September 2024. The Council is ensuring compliance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the main contract originally valued at £35,000,000.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specializing in sports facility management and operations due to the modification to an agency model involving SLM. It suits companies skilled in managing large-scale leisure services and who can engage strongly with community partners to provide social value and quality-driven outcomes. The focus on maintaining high standards of service and generating financial returns for the borough could benefit large operators aiming to cement their presence in the sector, encouraging robust competition from businesses capable of executing complex service delivery and facility management contracts efficiently.

## Notice

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation with Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM) in relation to the Leisure Operating Contract dated 12 September 2024 in order to appoint SLM as the Council's agent in delivering the leisure services at the Council's core leisure centre facilities. The core leisure centre facilities include: * Abbey Leisure Centre * Becontree Heath Leisure Centre * Jim Peters Stadium

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation with Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM) in relation to the Leisure Operating Contract (Contract) dated 12 September 2024 in order to appoint SLM as the Council's agent in delivering the leisure services at the Council's core leisure centre facilities. The core leisure centre facilities include: * Abbey Leisure Centre * Becontree Heath Leisure Centre * Jim Peters Stadium Date of proposed modification is 1st November 2025.

### Procurement Information

This voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT Notice) gives notice that the Council is entering into a deed of variation (Variation) to make certain changes summarised in this VEAT Notice. A procurement procedure is not necessary on the basis that the award of the Deed of Variation of the Contract is permitted pursuant to Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Contract is for the operation and management of the Council's three leisure centres to ensure the Council can provide quality and affordable leisure services for the residents within the borough, maintain the facilities and provide a financial return to the borough to invest in core services. The Contract will be varied to adopt an agency model for the future operation and management of the three sports and leisure facilities. Under the current Contract, SLM acts as Principal in the supply of leisure facilities to the public. Under the new agency model in the Variation, SLM would make supplies to the public as an Agent of the Council so that it is the Council providing leisure services to the public through its Agent. This modification is being made in accordance with regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 on the basis that it is not substantial within the meaning of regulation 72(8). The proposed modification does not constitute a substantial modification and is permitted by regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 because: (a) the modification does not render the Contract materially different in character. The Variation concerns the same type, scope and nature of services which will be delivered at the same Council facilities to the Council's residents. The Contract was already for the operation of the Council's leisure facilities and the Variation makes contractual changes to establish an agency model so that SLM provides the Council's statutory leisure services to the public on the Council's behalf and other ancillary modifications. This generates VAT savings. (b) the modification does not introduce conditions which would have (i) allowed for the admission of other candidates, (ii) allowed for the acceptance of another tender, or (iii) attracted additional participants in the procurement procedure. Delivering the Council's statutory leisure services as agent rather than outsourced contractor will not affect the physical operation of the leisure centres. The change to an agency model for VAT purposes does not change the service requirement or the way in which those services are provided, and is unlikely to have changed the outcome of the procurement. (c) The modification does not change the economic balance in favour of the contractor in a manner which was not provided for in the initial contract. The new agency model and associated VAT benefits does not impact on SLM's operating costs and management fee under the Contract, which remains reflective of market costs. The agency model will provide a greater return than previously anticipated. (d) the modification does not extend the scope of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064082-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,578,938 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM |
| Locality | BARKING |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG11 7LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT LTD (SLM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 10:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064082-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063477-2025
- 19 Sep 2024 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030053-2024
- 25 Mar 2024 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009676-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk

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