--- title: "Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track Buyer: MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b2bf.json) ## Summary Mid Suffolk District Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Management Operator for three new sports facilities located at Stowmarket High School. The facilities include a 3G pitch, Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA), and a Mini Athletics Track. This open procedure is classified under CPV code 92610000 for sports facilities operation services, with the aim to support sports clubs and community use. The tender period closes on 22nd January 2025, with bid opening taking place on the same day. The contract duration is three years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility management. Companies with expertise in managing educational, recreational, social, leisure, and cultural programmes are well-suited to compete. The successful operator will help achieve community and educational goals by providing safe and well-maintained sports facilities, fulfilling requirements such as the National Curriculum for physical education, and offering varied programmes for skill development and new participant attraction. This tender's renewal option and potential future contracts further create avenues for long-term business growth within the sports management sector. ## Notice Mid Suffolk District Council is looking for a Management Operator for three new sports facilities on the Stowmarket High School site, to maximise the potential and income from the new facilities focusing on supporting the development of sports clubs and community use. The outdoor sports areas and facilities to be made available for community use are the following * 3G pitch* Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA)* Mini Athletics TrackThis opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation ### Lot Information Lot 1 The objectives of the new facilities* The primary objective of the Sports Facilities is to provide educational, recreational, social, leisure and cultural opportunities for academy students and the community and to provide opportunities for local people and sports organisations to participate in sport and physical activity and to develop their skills, particularly among low participant groups.* The operation of the Sports Facilities should achieve the following mutually desirable outcomes: The National Curriculum requirements for physical education. The sports facilities are available for the maximum possible community use. The sports facilities are safe, secure and properly maintained for all users. The maintenance of a balanced programme of use, which satisfies academy needs and provides for a wide range of community use in compliance with conditions associated with any external funding. These programmes may include:- Opportunities for beginners, for people wishing to improve their sporting skills via programmes of coaching and competition and training for players coaches and officials- Specific activities, aimed at attracting new participants to a range of sport and physical activity. To develop positive attitudes towards the benefits of participation in sport and physical education. Renewal: The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. It is likely that a further contract will be commissioned at the end of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041093-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Dec 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 23:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041093-2024 - 30 Oct 2024 at 23:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035247-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk - http://www.suffolksourcing.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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