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title: "BDC Leisure Centres Management - Interim Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d72e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-10-10"
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# BDC Leisure Centres Management - Interim Provision

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d72e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BDC Leisure Centres Management - Interim Provision" was conducted by Braintree District Council, a regional authority located in Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on sports facilities operation services, classified under the CPV code 92610000, within the services category. The procurement method was an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. The tender stage was initiated, and the contract was signed on 14th May 2025, marking its completion. The contract period covers an initial three-year term with a potential extension of up to two years, signifying a commitment of approximately 1,800 days. Key tender criteria balanced 50% on quality and 50% on price, highlighting a competitive environment for interested bidders. The related lot was ultimately awarded to Wealden Leisure Ltd, commencing a contract valued at £29,277,629.40.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses with expertise in managing leisure facilities. Companies with a robust understanding of local government service requirements and those that can deliver high-quality sports facility operations could find this tender a fitting prospect. Large businesses, capable of fulfilling both economic and technical selection criteria, and those who can offer innovative solutions for sports management, are well-positioned to compete. The awarded contract highlights both the financial and operational scale necessary for successful fulfilment, indicating that experienced operators in the leisure sector could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio or reinforce their market presence in the UK region.

## Notice

Management of Leisure Centres for Braintree District - Interim provision (3 year contract, plus a permitted extension of up to 2 years)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Management of Leisure Centres for Braintree District - Interim provision (3 year contract, plus a permitted extension of up to 2 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064293-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | To be confirmed |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,277,629 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEALDEN LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064293-2025
- 29 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003033-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.braintree.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/P3C79GANTU
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Sports-facilities-operation-services./P3C79GANTU

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