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title: "PP-10126 Warwick District Council - Operation of Cycle Trails at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa"
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# PP-10126 Warwick District Council - Operation of Cycle Trails at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa

Buyer: WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04980e

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## Summary

Warwick District Council engaged in a procurement process for the operation of cycle trails and associated facilities at Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa. The project falls under the "Sports facilities operation services" category (CPV code 92610000) and involves a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender aimed to appoint an operator to manage new cycle facilities and provide cycling-related courses. The procurement process began with the tender opening on 4th September 2024, and concluded with awarding the contract to Mercia Cycles Ltd on 12th February 2025. This project is located in Royal Leamington Spa, and the contract is valued at £1,200,000, with an optional extension for up to 5 years, and a potential break clause after 24 months.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses in the sports facility management and cycling sectors. Companies with expertise in managing recreational and sports activities, or those specialising in outdoor adventure and cycling tourism, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The selected operator will not only manage the facilities but also spearhead efforts to attract new users and enhance the skills of existing cyclists through tailored courses. The presence of a selective procurement method and significant project value suggest a potential for business growth and long-term collaboration with a regional authority like Warwick District Council.

## Notice

In 2020 Warwick District Council agreed a masterplan for the site at Newbold Comyn, following the closure of the golf course there. The site is open and accommodates a combination of activities including informal walking and cycling access, a nature reserve, play areas, formal football pitches, a public house and venue space and a leisure centre. The masterplan was developed to future-proof its use and maintenance, and to update the range of activities there.Warwick District Council is seeking to appoint an operator to provide services to run cycle trails and associated facilities at Newbold Comyn in Royal Leamington Spa. At the end of this period, the Council will provide the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. During the initial period there will be a break clause for either party after 24 months of the contract commencement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2020 Warwick District Council agreed a masterplan for the site at Newbold Comyn, following the closure of the golf course there. The site is open and accommodates a combination of activities including informal walking and cycling access, a nature reserve, play areas, formal football pitches, a public house and venue space and a leisure centre. The masterplan was developed to future-proof its use and maintenance, and to update the range of activities there.Warwick District Council is seeking to appoint an operator to provide services to run cycle trails and associated facilities at Newbold Comyn in Royal Leamington Spa. At the end of this period, the Council will provide the option to extend for up to a further 5 years. During the initial period there will be a break clause for either party after 24 months of the contract commencement.The services included are set out below.Manage new Cycle FacilityPhysical and Safety management of the Cycle TrailsAppointed as operator undertaking roles within service specificationAgree and operate a programme of skills courses and other cycling related courses to attract new users and develop skills of existing users

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034015-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEAMINGTON SPA |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV32 4AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Leamington Clarendon |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCIA CYCLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034015-2025
- 4 Sep 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028292-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Merciacycles.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/placegroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/site/

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