--- title: "West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d065" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d065" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d065.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d065.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL LEISURE OPERATING CONTRACT" published: "2025-01-15" --- # West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL LEISURE OPERATING CONTRACT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d065 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d065) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d065.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is seeking tenders for its Leisure Operating Contract, inviting suitable partners to manage and operate six leisure facilities, including Daventry Leisure Centre, Moulton Leisure Centre, Daventry Sports Park, Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Mounts Baths, and Lings Forum Leisure Centre. This procurement, classified under "Sports facilities operation services" (CPV code 92610000), is currently in the tender stage, with the selection questionnaire responses due by 12 Noon 21 February 2025. The contract, valued at £140,000,000, commences on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of ten years, with the option to extend for up to ten additional years. The process follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation and includes a ten-day standstill period before the contract award. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sports facilities operation, facilities management, and maintenance services. Companies with experience in promoting and delivering active wellbeing programmes will find this particularly beneficial. The selected partner will support West Northamptonshire Council in their Active Communities programme, further enhancing community engagement and service delivery. Businesses proficient in managing large-scale leisure facilities and developing health and wellness initiatives are well-suited to compete, offering them the potential for substantial growth and a long-term partnership with a regional authority. ## Notice The Authority is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate the Authority's Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following 6 Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreA more in depth description can be found in II.2.4 of this Contract Notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate its Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following six Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreThe successful Provider will also support the Council in delivering its Active Communities programme and will be responsible for managing, promoting, delivering and monitoring an Active Wellbeing programme at all of the Facilities (excluding Daventry Sports Park) subject to the final contract award. The procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services, and the Council is using a procedure which corresponds to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation ("CPN"). The first stage of the procurement is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for which responses must be submitted by 12 Noon 21 February 2025.The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Authority's Procurement Team will be sent via the Authority's e-Procurement portal hosted by In-Tend.In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wncCompleted Tender Responses and clarification questions regarding the contract or procurement process can only be submitted electronically, using the Authority's e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant ITT Response Deadline. Where Bidders encounter any difficulties whilst using the In-Tend system, please refer to the user guide at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles or contact the In-Tend support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:00 via Telephone: 0845 557 8079 or Email: support@in-tend.co.uk Renewal: Commencing on 1 April 2026, the contract is for 10 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 20 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001426-2025 | | 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 | 15 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000,000 | | 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL LEISURE OPERATING CONTRACT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services - 79993100 - Facilities management services - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2025 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001426-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wncCompleted - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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