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title: "Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054408"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-06"
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# Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track

Buyer: MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054408

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## Summary

Mid Suffolk District Council has awarded a contract for the management operation of three sports facilities located on the Stowmarket High School site in Ipswich, UK. The contract was directly awarded to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd due to technical reasons identified during an initial competitive tender process. The facilities, comprising a 3G pitch, a Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA), and a Mini Athletics Track, aim to support the development of sports clubs and maximise community use. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and follows a concession special regime. The process reached the award stage on 5th June 2025, with a contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 30th September 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale businesses specializing in sports facility management and community engagement programs. The successful management of these venues offers potential revenue streams through expanded community activities and educational programmes, aligning with national curriculum requirements for physical education. Sports and Leisure Management Ltd's experience in sports facility operation makes them well-positioned to benefit from this contract, but other businesses with capabilities in sports management or community partnerships might consider similar future opportunities. The option to extend the contract to include additional facilities offers further possibilities for business expansion in the leisure and recreational sector.

## Notice

Mid Suffolk District Council is contracting for a Management Operator for three new sports facilities on the Stowmarket High School site, to maximise the potential and income from the new facilities focusing on supporting the development of sports clubs and community use. The outdoor sports areas and facilities to be made available for community use are the following * 3G pitch* Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA)* Mini Athletics Track. The facilities are located alongside Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre. The primary objective of the Sports Facilities is to provide educational, recreational, social, leisure and cultural opportunities for academy students and the community and to provide opportunities for local people and sports organisations to participate in sport and physical activity and to develop their skills, particularly among low participant groups. The operation of the Sports Facilities should achieve the following mutually desirable outcomes: The National Curriculum requirements for physical education. The sports facilities are available for the maximum possible community use. The sports facilities are safe, secure and properly maintained for all users. The maintenance of a balanced programme of use, which satisfies academy needs and provides for a wide range of community use in compliance with conditions associated with any external funding. These programmes may include:- Opportunities for beginners, for people wishing to improve their sporting skills via programmes of coaching and competition and training for players coaches and officials- Specific activities, aimed at attracting new participants to a range of sport and physical activity. To develop positive attitudes towards the benefits of participation in sport and physical education.

### Procurement Information

The Competitive tender was unable to be awarded due to technical reasons which were identified during the evaluation of the tender relating to sufficient access to the site. Therefore the contract will be direct awarded to the lease holder for the leisure centre which is alongside the site, for the period of the lease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,140,000 |
| 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 | MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 05:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 23:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030420-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2025
  6th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030420-2025
  5th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.everyoneactive.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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