---
title: "Leisure Centre Management Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052994"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-02"
---

# Leisure Centre Management Contract

Buyer: BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052994

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## Summary

The Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Leisure Centre Management Contract, utilizing the Procurement Act 2023's Competitive Flexible Procedure. This major contract, valued at over £12.5 million, is focused on providing leisure services across Bolton. The procurement method adopted was open and involved multiple stages, including dialogue and best and final offers, concluding with the award phase. Award notification was published on 2nd December 2025, with Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust as the awarded supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with a potential five-year renewal if contractual requirements are met.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for organisations within the leisure and recreational services industry. Large enterprises, particularly those with experience in managing leisure facilities, may find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust's successful bid, supported by dialogue and negotiation strategies, highlights the importance for businesses to demonstrate quality, cost efficiency, and social value in their proposals. Furthermore, organisations with a committed approach to delivering public services and satisfying community needs could leverage similar opportunities to enhance their market presence and foster growth. The contract's flexible approach during the bid process exemplifies the openness to innovative solutions and partnerships in the industry.

## Notice

The Authority looked to procure a service to provide the leisure provision across Bolton utilising the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure. This was a multi stage process including dialogue and best and final offers. The option to bid with an agency model was permitted which is reflected in the change of proposed value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension up to 5 further years available if both parties are satisfied with the contract and standard of service delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078981-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | £12,553,670 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOLTON MIDDLEBROOK LEISURE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078981-2025
- 10 Jun 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031303-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 11:01 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078981-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031303-2025
  10th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028740-2025
  30th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk
- http://www.boltonarena.com
- http://www.everyoneactive.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.serco.com/uk/sector-expertise/community-services/leisure-services

## Provenance

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