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title: "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde"
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# Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services in Fylde

Buyer: FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b6ee

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## Summary

Fylde Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a long-term contract to provide sport and leisure services, focusing on revitalising key swimming facilities in the Fylde area, notably St Anne's and Kirkham Pools. The process, which included a competitive procedure with negotiation, culminated in the appointment of the operator Places For People Leisure Management Limited. The procurement was intended to secure an operator capable of both managing and investing in the facilities over a potential 15-year period, extending to reflect substantial capital investment requirements. Fylde Borough Council has committed to an interim agreement lasting until 30 June 2026 to ensure service continuity pending the finalisation of the main contract.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for the development and management of recreational services in Fylde, making it ideal for businesses specialising in leisure management, facility operations, and capital investments in sports infrastructure. Companies equipped with technical expertise in these areas and financial capacity to support extended investment plans are particularly well-suited to engage. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to expand their operations into the leisure sector and contribute to the long-term sustainability and enhancement of community recreational facilities.

## Notice

Fylde Borough Council has undertaken a procurement for a leisure services operator to deliver investment in, and management of, key swimming facilities across the Borough. The scope of the contract includes: * St Anne's Swimming Pool * Kirkham Pool The procurement exercise sought to secure a long-term operating and investment partner, with proposals including both operational delivery and associated capital investment in the facilities. Following the completion of the procurement process, the Council approved the appointment of a preferred operator and the associated investment strategy for both sites. To ensure continuity of service pending completion of the final contractual arrangements, Fylde Borough Council has entered into an interim agreement with the operator. This interim arrangement will expire on 30 June2026, after which the full contractual agreement is expected to be finalised and executed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The original contract notice 2024/S 000-037050, published on 15 November 2024, stated an intended contract duration of 10 years plus 3 X 5 Year options to extend. Following completion of the procurement process and consideration of the preferred delivery model, Full Council on 27 January 2026 approved Option C, which included: * Enhanced capital investment in facilities; and * Appointment of the preferred operator under a revised commercial model. As part of this approved option, the contract duration was extended to 15 years to: * Ensure long-term financial sustainability of the operating model; * Reflect the scale of capital investment and lifecycle requirements; and * Enable delivery of the Council's strategic leisure and community objectives. The published contract award therefore reflects the approved 15-year contract term, as authorised by Full Council.

Renewal: Duration of the contract 10 years with potential for a maximum of 25 years by 3 x 60 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042737-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,040,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST ANNES ON SEA |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY8 1LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Fylde |
| Electoral ward | Carnegie |
| Westminster constituency | Fylde |
| Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLACES FOR PEOPLE LEISURE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042737-2026
- 12 Dec 2024 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040139-2024
- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037050-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://new.fylde.gov.uk
- https://new.fylde.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=064ae300-66a2-ef11-8132-005056b64545

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