--- title: "RUH onsite gym facility" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e401.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-02-19" --- # RUH onsite gym facility Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e401.json) ## Summary The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a provider to manage an onsite gym facility. This project falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category. The facility is located at the Oasis Building within the Royal United Hospitals Bath in Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG. The contracting authority is seeking a service provider with the capability to equip, prepare, staff, and manage the gym while also ensuring health and safety compliance. The gym's primary users will be staff members, with possible access for local residents at suitable times. The procurement process follows a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, with submissions required by 31st March 2025. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in running gym facilities, particularly those with experience in corporate or healthcare environments. Businesses with a strong background in providing comprehensive gym services, including equipment supply, space preparation, and member management, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, companies that offer flexible membership models and robust health and safety assurances will be highly attractive candidates. The successful bidder may also gain the opportunity to manage additional leisure facilities on the Royal United Hospitals estate, expanding their operational footprint and potential revenue streams. ## Notice RUH Bath is seeking a provider to run a gym facility the RUH site. At this stage, we are undertaking some market testing to engage providers who may be interested and equipment to support this proposal. The provider would be responsible for providing the equipment, preparing the space (painting where required), staffing, undertaking health and safety checks with the Trust and providing assurance that requirements are met, managing the sign up and administration of membership, managing access and working with the physiotherapy team to provide inductions and classes. It would also be helpful to have information of insurance cover if applicable. The gym will be used primarily by staff members, with an option to open to local residents when suitable. There may also be an opportunity to run all leisure facilities on the RUH estate, including the tennis court, swimming pool and squash court. As part of your response to this specification, please include an indication of your preference regarding the scope of procurement. If you are interested please email naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RUH Bath is seeking a provider to run a gym facility the RUH site. At this stage, we are undertaking some market testing to engage providers who may be interested and equipment to support this proposal. The provider would be responsible for providing the equipment, preparing the space (painting where required), staffing, undertaking health and safety checks with the Trust and providing assurance that requirements are met, managing the sign up and administration of membership, managing access and working with the physiotherapy team to provide inductions and classes. It would also be helpful to have information of insurance cover if applicable. The gym will be used primarily by staff members, with an option to open to local residents when suitable. There may also be an opportunity to run all leisure facilities on the RUH estate, including the tennis court, swimming pool and squash court. As part of your response to this specification, please include an indication of your preference regarding the scope of procurement. Essential 1. Provides a combination of cardiovascular and strength gym equipment 2. Offers convenient opening hours for healthcare staff 3. Uses the footprint available (a small space, with a squash court dedicated for the refurbishment) 4. Supports the staff physio service to utilise the onsite facility 5. Offers flexible memberships (monthly payments, pay as you go, reduced charges for physio referrals etc) 6. Maximises the potential return to the Trust 7. Offers swipe access or equivalent, ensuring that the gym is only available to paying members or referrals Desirable 1. Previous experience in running a corporate gym 2. Is accessible for all staff to access, including wheelchair users 3. Includes capital investment to refurbish the changing rooms and showers 4. An interest in supporting and/or running all leisure facilities on site 5. Offers the gym to local members of the public ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005852-2025 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Newbridge | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 14:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005852-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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