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title: "BDC Leisure Centres Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c599"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-09"
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# BDC Leisure Centres Management

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c599

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## Summary

Braintree District Council is currently in the planning stage for the management of its leisure centres, specifically focusing on sports facilities operation services. The procurement, titled "BDC Leisure Centres Management," falls under the services industry category. This early market engagement exercise is taking place in the region of Essex (UKH3) and aims to gather insights from potential suppliers to inform the future service scope. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by 5pm on Friday, 20 December 2024. The estimated contract value is £13,800,000, and this initiative forms part of preliminary planning for what could lead to an interim contract lasting up to three years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in sports facility management and related services, particularly those looking to expand their market reach within the public sector. SMEs and larger entities with expertise in providing superior sports facility operations are well-suited to participate in this early market engagement exercise. By contributing to this exercise, businesses can help shape future requirements and secure potential contracts, thereby fostering growth and establishing partnerships with Braintree District Council. The engagement process provides an invaluable platform for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and align with evolving public sector needs.

## Notice

This invitation is part of an Early Market Engagement Exercise (EME) in relation to the Management of Braintree District Council's Leisure Centres.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this exercise is for BDC to gain a better understanding of how the supply market operates in relation to the provision of these services and ascertain whether the proposed service requirements are viable, as well as seek Expressions of Interest for a potential Interim contract for up to 3 years should the need arise. The exercise will help to inform the scope and processes for securing service delivery in an evolving marketplace. Additional information: Further information and a questionnaire have been provided in the Delta e-Tendering portal, which includes instructions on how to respond. Responses are required by 5pm on Friday 20 December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039595-2024 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,800,000 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039595-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.braintree.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7Z493KQS54
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Sports-facilities-operation-services./7Z493KQS54

## Provenance

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