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title: "MTCBC Leisure Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505c9"
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buyer: "CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# MTCBC Leisure Services

Buyer: CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505c9

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## Summary

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful, known as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, is currently tendering for a major procurement contract for its leisure services, titled "MTCBC Leisure Services". This is part of the competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and Welsh Procurement Regulations 2024. The contract is planned to start on 1 April 2027 with an initial ten-year term, potentially extending up to twenty years. Located in Merthyr Tudful, United Kingdom, the procurement process is in the tender stage and has a gross value of £33.6 million. Submissions must be made electronically by 17 April 2026, with the award expected by 4 December 2026. The industry category covers Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the leisure services sector, particularly those skilled in managing sports and recreation facilities. With an emphasis on improving health and wellbeing, reducing inequalities, and contributing to net zero commitments, businesses that focus on community engagement, sustainability, and high-quality service provision are well-positioned to compete. The procurement is suited for SMEs and VCSE organisations, offering a chance to align with national health initiatives and collaborate on the strategic future of community and leisure services in Merthyr Tydfil.

## Notice

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn ymgymryd a chaffael mawr i sicrhau partner cyflenwi hirdymor ar gyfer ei wasanaethau hamdden. Bydd y contract yn cwmpasu rheoli a gweithredu Canolfan Hamdden Merthyr Tudful, Canolfan Gymunedol Aberfan a Dyffryn Merthyr (gan gynnwys cae 3G Grove), a chaffi, pad sblash a chyrtiau tenis Parc Cyfarthfa. Mae'r Cyngor yn bwriadu i'r trefniadau newydd gefnogi nodau strategol craidd gan gynnwys gwella iechyd a lles, lleihau anghydraddoldebau, cryfhau cymunedau a chyfrannu tuag at ymrwymiadau sero net. Mae'r caffael yn cael ei redeg fel Gweithdrefn Hyblyg Gystadleuol o dan Ddeddf Caffael 2023 a Rheoliadau Caffael Cymru 2024. Bydd y Cyngor yn profi Contract Gweithredu Hamdden traddodiadol (LOC) a model asiantaeth amgen trwy gynigion amrywiol gorfodol. Disgwylir i'r contract ddechrau ar 1 Ebrill 2027, gyda thymor cychwynnol o 10 mlynedd a dau opsiwn estyniad o hyd at bum mlynedd yr un, gan alluogi uchafswm cyfnod o 20 mlynedd. Bydd y gweithredwr hefyd yn darparu rhaglenni a ariennir gan grant fel y Cynllun Cenedlaethol Atgyfeirio Ymarfer Corff (NERS) a'r Fenter Nofio Am Ddim, sy'n cyd-fynd a blaenoriaethau iechyd cenedlaethol. Yn ogystal, gall y Cyngor gynnwys gwasanaeth cymdogaeth Cymunedau Actif, wedi'i gynllunio i dargedu trigolion llai egniol ac ehangu cyfleoedd gweithgarwch corfforol y tu hwnt i'r brif ystad hamdden. Mae'r caffael hwn yn cynrychioli buddsoddiad strategol allweddol yn nyfodol hamdden, lles a gwasanaethau cymunedol ledled Merthyr Tudful. Bydd yn ofynnol i'r gweithredwr llwyddiannus nid yn unig redeg cyfleusterau o ansawdd uchel ond cyfrannu'n ystyrlon at amcanion iechyd, cymdeithasol, amgylcheddol ac economaidd ehangach. Bydd cydbwysedd cryf rhwng cynaliadwyedd masnachol, ffocws cymunedol a gweithio partneriaeth hirdymor yn hanfodol i gyflawni uchelgeisiau'r Cyngor ar gyfer bwrdeistref sirol iachach a mwy egniol. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is undertaking a major procurement to secure a long term delivery partner for its leisure services. The contract will cover the management and operation of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre (including the Grove 3G pitch), and the Cyfarthfa Park cafe, splash pad and tennis courts. The Council intends for the new arrangements to support core strategic goals including improving health and wellbeing, reducing inequalities, strengthening communities and contributing towards net zero commitments. The procurement is being run as a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Welsh Procurement Regulations 2024. The Council will test both a traditional Leisure Operating Contract (LOC) and an alternative agency model through mandatory variant bids. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2027, with an initial term of 10 years and two extension options of up to five years each, enabling a maximum 20 year period. The operator will also deliver grant funded programmes such as the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) and the Free Swimming Initiative, aligning with national health priorities. In addition, the Council may include an Active Communities neighbourhood based service, designed to target less active residents and expand physical activity opportunities beyond the main leisure estate. This procurement represents a key strategic investment in the future of leisure, wellbeing and community services across Merthyr Tydfil. The successful operator will be required not only to run high quality facilities but to contribute meaningfully to wider health, social, environmental and economic objectives. A strong balance between commercial sustainability, community focus and long term partnership working will be essential to delivering the Council's ambitions for a healthier and more active county borough.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Bydd opsiynau ar gyfer estyniadau - tymor 10 mlynedd gyda dau estyniad o gyfnodau 5 mlynedd a thymor 15 mlynedd gydag estyniad 5 mlynedd. Uchafswm tymor y contract yw 20 mlynedd There will be options for extensions - 10 year term with two extensions of 5 year periods and a 15 year term with a 5 year extension. Maximum contract term is 20 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022637-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 | CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 07:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022637-2026
- 22 Apr 2025 at 14:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022637-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016299-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlreferencepqq_33469
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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