--- title: "Leisure Provision Somerset Bridgwater Private Finance Initiative Schools" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04962f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04962f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04962f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04962f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-29" --- # Leisure Provision Somerset Bridgwater Private Finance Initiative Schools Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04962f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04962f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04962f.json) ## Summary Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for the operation of sports facilities at two schools, Robert Blake and Chilton Trinity in Bridgwater. The procurement is categorised under "Sports facilities operation services" and is currently in the planning stage. This process aims to secure a service provider to manage the sports centres from the end of the current contract in October 2025 until September 2037. A market engagement event is scheduled for October 2024 to gather feedback and assess interest. Potential providers are invited to register via the Proactis procurement portal. The council seeks a contractor capable of delivering high-quality, inclusive, and affordable services that maximise social value. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility management, especially those experienced in managing school and community amenities. It includes extensive services such as swimming pool operation, gym management, security, community engagement, marketing, and ancillary services like cleaning and catering. Organisations with expertise in these areas, as well as innovation in service delivery, would be well-suited to compete. The council’s focus on leveraging external funding and fostering partnerships also presents lucrative potential for growth and collaboration in the public service sector. ## Notice Somerset has two Building Schools for Future, Private Finance Initiative schools with associated leisure facilities. The current contract for the provision of leisure sports centre management services ends in October 2025. The location of the leisure facilities are Robert Blake School, Bridgwater and Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater. The Council wishes to engage with the market ahead of a procurement of a contract to understand the level of interest in such a contract and to receive any feedback regarding the procurement route. The new contract will run to the end of the PFI contract in September 2037. Market engagement will be used to develop a procurement model which delivers commercial arrangements that permit genuine innovation and good relationships. The Council is looking for a provider which can maximise social value, deliver a high quality, inclusive, and safe service at the lowest possible cost to the Council. Please note Somerset Council uses the Proactis procurement portal. Please register at the following site if you are interested in this opportunity. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login# At this stage of the procurement the Council is only requesting that those interested in the opportunity register on the system and send a message that you wish to attend a market engagement event. Further information will provided at the event. Somerset Council is planning to provide a market engagement opportunity during October 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Sports centre management services including: Management of the service. * Swimming Pool (Chilton Trinity Site only) * Gymnasiums * Artificial and Grass Pitches * Sports Hall * Dance studio * Health and Safety * An online booking system and reception service * Security through a controlled access point for all users of the facility * Maximise the use of the facilities including promotion and marketing of the facilities * Promote community use * Tuition * Work with partners to secure external funding * Cleaning of the leisure areas, excluding cleaning at height * Portering, moving of equipment, ensuring floodlights are turned off * Catering services The Council will use the market engagement to develop and finalise the specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027511-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 09:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027511-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login# - https://www.somerset.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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