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title: "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services at Swansea Bay Sports Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf30"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
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# Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services at Swansea Bay Sports Park

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf30

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## Summary

Swansea University and the City and County of Swansea Council are jointly seeking a third-party operator for the Swansea Bay Sports Park through a competitive procedure with negotiation. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services within the UK (region: UKL18). Key facilities included under Mandatory Services are the Wales National Pool, Sports Centre, Athletics and Hockey facilities, and KGV fields. Prospective bidders are invited to a bidder's day on 3 February 2025, with the tender period closing on 14 February 2025. The anticipated contract value is £50,000,000, starting from 1 April 2026 and running until 31 March 2037, with an option for renewal after ten years.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in facility management, sports services, catering supplies, and commercial property management, among others. Companies specialising in sports facility operations, repair and maintenance services, and event organisation can gain substantial growth through this joint venture. The procurement requires potential suppliers to adhere to community benefits, aligning with Swansea University's and the city's economic and social objectives, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses engaging in sustainable and community-focused projects.

## Notice

Swansea University and the City and County of Swansea Council (together the "Partners") shall establish a Joint Venture ("JVCo") to operate the Swansea Bay Sports Park ("SBSP"). The expectation is that the SBSP will then be managed by a third party operator under contract to the JVCo. The Partners are looking to procure an operator to be appointed by the JVCo for the management of the SBSP. The scope of the operator contract will be for all of the facilities within the SBSP to include as the Mandatory Service (MS): - Wales National Pool - Sports Centre - Athletics and Hockey facilities including AGP and Grass Pitches - KGV fields There will be a bidders day for interested parties on Monday 3 February 2025 if you wish to attend please do so through the portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: This contract is subject to renewal: after 10 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000892-2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000892-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147248
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk
- https://www.swansea.gov.uk/

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