--- title: "Leisure Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c56" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058c56" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c56.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c56.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Leisure Management System Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c56 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058c56) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058c56.json) ## Summary The University of Kent, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has awarded a contract for a new Leisure Management System (LMS) to GLADSTONE MRM LIMITED. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically for a scheduling software package. The contract, effective from 31st July 2026 to 31st July 2029, follows an open competition method below the threshold, ensuring a competitive process. Valued at £99,623, this contract aims to enhance student and staff well-being and community engagement by upgrading existing systems that currently lack comprehensive data management and reporting capabilities. The award notice was published in June 2026, marking the completion of the tender phase. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers specialising in software development and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this an excellent opportunity due to the open competition procurement method. The project focuses on delivering a seamless customer experience and improving recruitment and retention metrics through advanced data solutions. Businesses with strengths in providing innovative, reliable, and user-friendly scheduling and management systems would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future. ## Notice In September 2023, Kent Sport launched a new sports strategy aiming to support and improve student and staff health and wellbeing and attract the local community on to campus to enjoy the plethora of facilities. With the increased necessity to generate income, improve membership recruitment and retention and provide a seamless overall customer experience, procuring a new Leisure Management System (LMS) is an essential step in reaching these outcomes for the department. The LMS will replace the current system which is unable to meet key operational requirements with limitations in reporting functionality and data management capabilities. A replacement solution is required to provide comprehensive, accurate and timely reporting and data management. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053387-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | £99,623 | | Contracts value | £99,623 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT | | Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF KENT | | Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT2 7NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Blean Forest | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLADSTONE MRM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48332000 - Scheduling software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 13:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053387-2026 - 24 Oct 2025 at 12:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068203-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 15:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055919-2025 - 8 Sep 2025 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054714-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050620-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053387-2026 5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068203-2025 24th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055919-2025 11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054714-2025 8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050620-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gladstonesoftware.co.uk - http://www.kent.ac.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97019&B= - https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html - 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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