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title: "QUB/2678/24 Concession for Personal Trainer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c953"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2025-03-31"
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# QUB/2678/24 Concession for Personal Trainer

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c953

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast is offering a concession contract for Personal Trainer services, described as QUB/2678/24 Concession for Personal Trainer, to be operated on behalf of Queen's University Sports in Belfast, Northern Ireland (UKN06). This procurement process falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates including the tender period closing on 29 January 2025, followed by the beginning of the award period on the same date. The contract is designed to last for an initial period of 12 months, with an option to extend up to a further 60 months, subject to annual satisfactory reviews. The procurement stage is currently at award, involving the appointment of Heather Weir and Paul Reynolds Fitness as the successful suppliers for the contract, each valued at GBP 1,400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personal training and fitness services. Those who compete successfully will benefit from the exposure and marketing support provided by Queen's University Sports, helping them attract their own clientele while enjoying access to university facilities. It is well-suited for SMEs with robust client acquisition strategies and personal trainers who can deliver various fitness and dance instruction services, supported comprehensively under "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" classifications. The initiation of individual contracts with notable value and long-term extensions can help businesses stabilise and grow their revenue streams effectively.

## Notice

Queen's is seeking to appoint three Economic Operators to operate Personal Trainer Concession on behalf of Queen's Sports. It is anticipated that Queen's will appoint the top three ranked Economic Operator from this tender exercise.Please note that Queen's Sport cannot guarantee hours of class cover and number of personal training clients. The appointed Economic Operators will be responsible for sourcing their own personal training clients, who will then book sessions through Queen's Sports. Additionally, Queen's Sport will promote the services of each successful economic operator on Queen's website. The same level of promotion will be provided to all appointed Economic Operators and will not be distinguished by their rankings as a result of this tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's is seeking to appoint three Economic Operators to operate Personal Trainer Concession on behalf of Queen's Sports. It is anticipated that Queen's will appoint the top three ranked Economic Operator from this tender exercise.Please note that Queen's Sport cannot guarantee hours of class cover and number of personal training clients. The appointed Economic Operators will be responsible for sourcing their own personal training clients, who will then book sessions through Queen's Sports. Additionally, Queen's Sport will promote the services of each successful economic operator on Queen's website. The same level of promotion will be provided to all appointed Economic Operators and will not be distinguished by their rankings as a result of this tender.

Options: The Contract will initially be for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 60 months, subject to satisfactory annual review.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 60 months, subject to satisfactory annual review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012048-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HEATHER WEIR; PAUL REYNOLDS FITNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92342000 - Dance-instruction services
- 92342100 - Ballroom dance-instruction services
- 92342200 - Discotheque dance-instruction services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012048-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040853-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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