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title: "The Management of The Knights Templar Sports Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be38"
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buyer: "THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL"
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# The Management of The Knights Templar Sports Centre

Buyer: THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be38

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## Summary

The Knights Templar School, an educational academy trust located in Baldock, North Hertfordshire, is currently in the tender stage for the management of The Knights Templar Sports Centre. This contract falls under the industry category of sports facilities operation services and is valued at £3,400,200. The contract is set to commence in April 2025 and will last for nine years, with the possibility of two additional extensions of up to five years each. Key deadlines to note include the tender submission deadline on 17 January 2025 and the award period start on the same day. This opportunity will be procured through an open procedure with a single-staged process under the Concessions regime.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the management of sports and recreational facilities to expand their portfolio. Organisations with experience in operating multi-functional sports centres and managing community leisure services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The management partner will be responsible for the operation of diverse facilities, including a fitness gym, exercise studio, sports pitches, and a sports hall, ensuring access for both school students and the local community. This long-term contract offers potential for stable revenue and partnership growth within the community.

## Notice

The Knights Templar School is seeking a management partner for The Knights Templar Sports Centre, a joint use facility based at The Knights Templar School, Baldock. The facilities include a 4-court sports hall, 41-station fitness gym, exercise studio, 3G artificial turf pitch (floodlit) and 3 grass football pitches. The contract commences in April 2025 and is for 9 years with an option to extend for two additional periods of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 19 years. The procurement will be based on a lean single staged process. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, by request from jswift@kts.school

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Knights Templar Sports Centre is located in Baldock, North Hertfordshire. It is owned by The Knights Templar School (the "School"), a single-site academy trust. The School is a mixed secondary school with Academy status, with c. 1,400 students. The core leisure facility is 2.1.2 Knights Templar Sports Centre is located next to The Knights Templar School and was opened in 2005. The centre consists of dry-side leisure facilities including a 4-court sports hall, 41-station fitness gym, exercise studio, 3G artificial turf pitch (floodlit) and 3 grass football pitches. The School is seeking a partner operator to manage the facility. The facility is used by School students during term time (with community access to health and fitness facilities) and the community at other times. The Tender process is a single stage procurement delivered under the Concessions regime

Renewal: Potential for two extensions of up to five years each (total potential contract length of up to 19 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037913-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,200 |
| Lots value | £3,400,200 |
| 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 | THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOOL |
| Locality | BALDOCK |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG7 6DZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Baldock West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037913-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://kts.school/

## Provenance

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