--- title: "NWB - Leisure Operator" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054732" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054732" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054732.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054732.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-12" --- # NWB - Leisure Operator Buyer: NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054732 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054732) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054732.json) ## Summary North Warwickshire Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a leisure operator to manage a series of facilities, including Atherstone Leisure Centre, Polesworth Sports Centre, and Coleshill Leisure Centre, amongst others. The procurement, classified under management-related services, aims to secure a tender that can fulfil strategic outcomes while optimising payments to the authority. This procurement initiative is set within the region of Atherstone, UK, and the planned contract commencement is in summer 2026. Business entities are encouraged to engage in preliminary market engagements, with the next milestone due on 27th June 2025. The process is facilitated through the CSW-JETS e-tendering portal to ease participation and notifications across local district councils. The leisure operator tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in management-related services, particularly for those with expertise in operating sports and leisure facilities. Companies with innovative management solutions and the capability to enhance leisure facility operations would be well-positioned to compete. This contract encompasses both existing facility management and strategic input into the development of new leisure centre features. With a long-term commitment expected until potentially 2046, successful bidders have the prospect to establish enduring relationships with the local authority and contribute to the enhancement of community resources. Engaging in this tender could significantly augment a business’s portfolio, expanding its presence within the local government sector. ## Notice The Scope of the service is likely to include: * Atherstone Leisure Centre (a new replacement centre of the existing Atherstone Leisure Complex) * Polesworth Sports Centre - sports hall - joint use facility owned by the school * Polesworth Fitness Hub * Coleshill Leisure Centre - NWBC owned but part-used by Coleshill school * The Queen Elizabeth Academy - sports hall and 3G pitch - joint use facilities owned by the Academy The objective of the procurement will be to secure a most advantageous tender to achieve the Authority's strategic outcomes whilst maximising the payment to the Authority. A RIBA stage 1 report on a replacement facility In Atherstone has been presented to the Authority for consideration, and it is planned that a new Centre will be opened in 2028. It is anticipated the Contract will commence Summer 2026, for the Operator to manage the existing facilities and input into the finishes and fixtures of the new Leisure Centre. ### Planning Information Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils’/Authorities’ opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031789-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2036 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ATHERSTONE | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV9 1DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | North Warwickshire | | Electoral ward | Atherstone Central | | Westminster constituency | North Warwickshire and Bedworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79420000 - Management-related services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2025 at 09:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031789-2025 - 12 Jun 2025 at 08:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031739-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031789-2025 12th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031739-2025 12th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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