--- title: "DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05631e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05631e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05631e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05631e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-21" --- # DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05631e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05631e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05631e.json) ## Summary Dacorum Borough Council is actively seeking a qualified provider for the leisure management contract of the Little Hay Golf Complex (LHGC), positioned between Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. This open tender invites submissions for managing this established public golf facility, which features an 18-hole course, a floodlit driving range, various other sports facilities, and a clubhouse. The procurement process is at the tender stage, following the Competitive Flexible Procedure, and it is aligned with Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023. The tender period will conclude on 16 January 2026, followed by potential negotiations at the Council's discretion. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2026, and the award period is expected to end on 27 February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a gross value estimated at £36 million. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sports facility management and leisure services to expand their portfolio and engage with a publicly owned, highly regarded golf complex. Companies experienced in managing comprehensive leisure facilities, including golf courses and multifaceted recreational offerings with community engagement, would find this contract particularly beneficial. By securing a long-term management agreement, business operators can leverage high-quality amenities and existing reputational status to enhance service offerings and foster community ties, ultimately driving business growth in the leisure sector. ## Notice Dacorum Borough Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the management of Little Hay Golf Complex ("LHGC") and invites prospective Providers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements. LHGC is an established public golf facility located in Dacorum, offering a range of opportunities for both traditional golfers and the wider community. The Complex first opened in 1977 and has grown significantly over the years. It has thriving and friendly seniors, ladies, juniors and men's sections. With many mixed competitions played throughout the year, golfers from all sections have an opportunity to share their love of golf. In June 2025, LHGC was awarded 'Highly Recommended' status for 2025 by Golfshake, one of the leading independent golf course review platforms in the UK and Europe. LHGC includes the following facilities: * 18-hole golf course * 23-bay floodlit driving range * 6-hole pitch and put course * FootGolf * Disc Golf * Clubhouse (including bar and restaurant) * Greenskeeper shed The course has been leased to Absolutely Together since 2021, having previously been managed by Dacorum Sports Trust. This lease expires on 31 August 2026, and the Council are seeking a long-term operator on a leisure management contract basis rather than a lease. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: As set out in the tender documentation ### Planning Information All Tender Documents and correspondence must be submitted via the Councils e-tendering portal.at http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Suppliers must register on the Supply Hertfordshire portal prior to downloading documents and submitting responses - this is free of charge. Please submit your completed tender document via the Council’s e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon on 8 August 2025. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076017-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2041 | | Recurrence | 2050-03-31 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP1 1DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2025 at 12:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076017-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 08:41 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041839-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 08:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041834-2025 - 21 Jul 2025 at 14:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041710-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076017-2025 21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041839-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041834-2025 22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041710-2025 21st July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk - https://www.dacorum.gov.uk/ - 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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