---
title: "Interim leisure operating contract in respect of GL1 and Oxtalls sports park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047a76"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-04"
---

# Interim leisure operating contract in respect of GL1 and Oxtalls sports park

Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047a76

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## Summary

The Gloucester City Council has awarded a contract for an interim leisure operating contract in respect of GL1 and Oxtalls sports park to Wealden Leisure Limited (T/A Freedom Leisure). The procurement process was conducted using a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice due to extreme urgency caused by the unexpected liquidation of the previous operator. The contract has a total value of £360,000 and was signed on 10th November 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in sports facilities operation services to compete. Businesses in the leisure industry, especially those experienced in managing sports facilities, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The procurement process is crucial for ensuring the continuous operation of GL1 and Oxtalls sports park and presents a chance for suppliers to contribute to the leisure sector in the region, ultimately fostering business growth and service provision in the community.

## Notice

Interim leisure operating contract in respect of GL1 and Oxtalls sports park following the previous operator going into liquidation and to allow a full procurement process to be conducted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Leisure operating contract in respect of GL1 and Oxtalls sports park

### Procurement Information

The previous operator unexpectedly went into liquidation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020375-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EP |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEALDEN LEISURE LIMITED (T/A FREEDOM LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2024 at 07:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020375-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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