--- title: "Wellesley Recreation Ground" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Wellesley Recreation Ground Buyer: GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d3ef.json) ## Summary The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process for the 'Wellesley Recreation Ground' project, classified under the sports facilities operation services industry (CPV 92610000). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with expressions of interest due by 31 January 2025. Located in Great Yarmouth, the Wellesley Recreation Ground includes amenities such as an athletics track, 3G pitch, grass pitch, changing facilities, a bar, clubhouse, and grandstand. The project signifies a substantial opportunity with a total estimated value of £1,875,000 over a 25-year lease with a concession agreement. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for operators experienced in managing sports and recreation facilities. The successful bidder will have control over revenue opportunities estimated at £75,000 annually and the potential to develop new community and youth areas, enhance the clubhouse, and utilise stadium under-croft spaces to provide further community services. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses that can sustainably manage such facilities without relying on financial support from the council, as they will be responsible for covering operating costs without subsidies. ## Notice The Council is seeking to understand the interest of potential operators for the Wellesley Recreation Ground, Great Yarmouth. The Wellesley Recreation ground is home to Great Yarmouth Football Club, Gorleston Football Club and Great Yarmouth Athletics Club. The football clubs have been ground sharing for 18 months. Comprising an Athletics Track, a 3G 9v9 pitch, full sized grass pitch, changing facilities, a bar, club house and grandstand. Annual estimated income on the site is CPS75,000. The Council would be seeking to offer a lease with a concession agreement attached to operate the site over a 25 year period the total value of the opportunity over 25 years is around PS1,875,000. The Council is not seeking to financially support this arrangement and does not have the budget to support an annual operator charge, any potential operator will need to note this. Similarly, the Council seeks to pass the operating costs of the site to the operator and will not be subsiding the operator. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is seeking to engage the market to understand the interest of potential operators for the Wellesley Recreation Ground, Great Yarmouth.The Wellesley Recreation ground is home to Great Yarmouth Football Club, Gorleston Football Club and Great Yarmouth Athletics Club. The football clubs have been ground sharing for 18 months. Comprising an Athletics Track, a 3G 9v9 pitch, full sized grass pitch, changing facilities, a bar, club house and grandstand. Annual estimated income on the site is CPS75,000. The Council would be seeking to offer a lease with a concession agreement attached to operate the site over a 25 year period the total value of the opportunity over 25 years is around PS1,875,000. The Council is not seeking to financially support this arrangement and does not have the budget to support an annual operator charge, any potential operator will need to note this. Similarly, the Council seeks to pass the operating costs of the site to the operator and will not be providing a subsidy for this arrangement.There are several opportunities to develop the site comprising a new community / youth area, club house and hireable facilities as well as development of the stadium under-croft into further community or youth provision. A safe place for children and young people was highlighted as a top priority as part of the recent public and stakeholder engagement for the Long-Term Plan for Towns. Expressions of Interest should be sent to procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk by 31 January 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001597-2025 | | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,875,000 | | 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 | GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GREAT YARMOUTH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR30 2QF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Great Yarmouth | | Electoral ward | Nelson | | Westminster constituency | Great Yarmouth | | Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 08:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001597-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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