--- title: "Milton Keynes Leisure Management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f909" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f909" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f909.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f909.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-16" --- # Milton Keynes Leisure Management Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f909 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f909) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f909.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council has completed the tendering process for the management of three leisure facilities: Bletchley Leisure Centre, Woughton Leisure Centre, and Windmill Hill Golf Course, issuing a contract award valued at £18,032,314 gross for a potential 15-year period. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the services falling under the industry category of sports facilities operation services. Located in Milton Keynes, UKJ12, and covered by the Procurement Act 2023, the contract supports low-carbon infrastructure goals, aiding the city's aspiration to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. The agreement was signed on March 1, 2026, with the possibility of a five-year extension. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the large-scale leisure management industry, particularly those specialising in sports facilities operation services. Milton Keynes City Council's expectations for a well-managed, sustainable service, alongside an innovative approach in employing low-carbon technologies, highlight a forward-thinking approach that aligns with current environmental priorities. Businesses possessing expertise in agency models and with the ability to partner effectively with local government on sustainability initiatives could find this contract beneficial for their growth, expanding their portfolio in public sector collaborations. With the need for innovative solutions ensuring both economic and environmental benefit, leisure operators with robust capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to thrive under this contract. ## Notice The Council has appointed an operator to undertake the management of three (3) leisure facilities within Milton Keynes including Bletchley Leisure Centre, Woughton Leisure Centre and Windmill Hill Golf course. The total contract award value stated in this notice is the tendered sum for the full possible contract period of 15 years (i.e. the initial contract period of 10 years plus the full potential extension period of 5 years) at the point of signature. This figure comprises the estimated value of the management of the 3 leisure facilities and is indicative only. It is expected this figure will be affected by inflation in accordance with the provisions of the contract. For the purposes of Section 74(1)(a) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, Milton Keynes City Council may during the term of the Leisure Operator Contract apply an agency model arrangement to replace the traditional leisure management arrangement. The Council reserves the right to modify the contract terms and conditions to accommodate a move to the agency model arrangement. The Authority is delivering a major low-carbon infrastructure investment in the form of a city scale District Heat Network (DHN), a key component of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, as outlined in the Authority's Strategy for 2050 and Council Plan 2024-2026. In the first phase of the DHN, low-carbon heat will be delivered to several public buildings across the city, helping to reduce reliance on gas combustion heating. As part of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), the Authority has been successful in its application to convert three major public buildings: the city library; Civic building; and Woughton Leisure Centre. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 5 years making a total potential contract length of 15 years. ### Planning Information If you are interested in participating in this market engagement please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home where you will be able to access our market engagement pack to learn more and respond to some questions that are designed to help shape our procurement and approach. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034737-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 3 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 3 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2036 | | Recurrence | 2040-06-18 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | £6,500,000 | | Awards value | £15,026,929 | | Contracts value | £15,026,929 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SERCO LEISURE OPERATING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 13:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034737-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 12:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081951-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 10:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054201-2025 - 21 Jul 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041794-2025 - 26 Mar 2025 at 15:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011368-2025 - 26 Mar 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011362-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034737-2026 16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081951-2025 11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054201-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041794-2025 21st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011368-2025 26th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011362-2025 26th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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