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title: "DMCV 024 - Leisure Management Contract"
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# DMCV 024 - Leisure Management Contract

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d00c

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## Summary

Shropshire Council is in the planning stage for the procurement process of the "DMCV 024 - Leisure Management Contract," which falls under the industry category of sporting services. This initiative encompasses a wide range of facilities across locations such as Bishop's Castle, Church Stretton, Cleobury Mortimer, and other regional centres. Key dates for engagement in this procurement start on 20th October 2025 and run through to the deadline on 7th November 2025 at 17:00. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in a preliminary market engagement exercise by reaching out via email. This public procurement is being initiated with the intent to formalise a management contract slated to start on 1st August 2027, running through to 31st July 2042, with a potential five-year extension option considered.

The proposed leisure management contract presents significant opportunities for businesses geared towards sporting services and facility management, particularly those with expertise in managing gyms, swimming pools, sports halls, and associated sporting amenities. The extensive development proposals, which include substantial investments and new facility builds, highlight substantial growth potential for businesses that can deliver enhanced leisure services, energy refurbishments, and capital projects. Companies with strengths in sustainable infrastructure improvements, sporting events, and community engagement will find this tender process an excellent platform for not only cementing partnerships with a significant public authority but also as a springboard for expanding their service offerings across the UK.

## Notice

The new leisure management contract could include the following facilities: (please note that this is an indicative list and subject to final confirmation by the Council.) SpArC Bishop's Castle, SY9 5AY *21 station health and fitness gym *3 court sports hall *20m x 4 lane swimming pool - 0.9m to 2.6m deep *2 squash courts - glass back *65m x 35m floodlit 3G pitch Church Stretton Leisure Centre, SY6 6EX *23 station gym *1 studio *4 court sports hall *20m x 4 lane swimming pool *4 outdoor tennis courts Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre, DY14 8PE *22 station health and fitness gym *4 court sports hall *60m x 40 floodlit 3G pitch *3x floodlit tennis/netball courts South Shropshire Leisure Centre, SY8 1DR *25m x 6 lane swimming pool - 0.9m to 1.8m deep *12m x 6m leisure pool *10m x 8.5m diving plunge pool - 3.6m deep with moveable floor *55 station health and fitness gym *4 court sports hall *2x studios *Spa facilities Market Drayton Swimming and Fitness Centre, TF9 1JU *34 station health and fitness gym *25m x 6 lane pool *12m x 5m learner pool Meole Brace Golf Course, SY2 6QQ *12-hole golf course *Professional's shop *Teaching studio Oswestry Leisure Centre, SY11 4QB *71 station health and fitness gym *4 court sports hall *25m x 6 lane pool *12.5m x 7.5m learner pool *Studio Shrewsbury Sports Village, SY1 4RQ *30 station health and fitness gym *6 rink indoor bowls hall *Grass football pitches - adult, youth and mini and stadia pitch *8 court sports hall *Studios *Spin studio *107m x 70m floodlit 3G pitch *4 court MUGA *1km cycle/running track The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre, SY1 1RU *37 station health and fitness gym *33m x 6 lane pool - moveable bulk head - Quarry *Flume *Diving boards *25m x 4 lane pool - Priory *18m x 4 lane pool - Claremont *10.5m x 6.5m learner pool *Studio Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre, SY13 1BA *25m x 6 lane pool *41 station health and fitness gym *2x studios Capital Projects There are proposals for investment into the further development of Shrewsbury Sports Village. Currently a dry-side site, the proposals could see the development of a: *25m x 8 lane swimming pool *17m x 10m learner pool with moveable floor *Spectator seating in the pool hall with a capacity of 250 *Changing village with Changing Places provision *Soft play area *New 130-station health and fitness gym *Multi-purpose studios *30 station cycle studio The proposals do not involve the loss of any existing facilities and could be delivered prior to the commencement of the new leisure management contract or in the third quarter of 2027 depending on confirmation and progress. The proposals are currently subject to a Council decision, which is expected in February 2026. PS3.93m of investment is planned for SpArC Bishop's Castle Leisure Centre to replace the pool liner, install pool steps and undergo a decarbonisation programme. The development will be confirmed by SC in December 2026. It is also important to highlight that Whitchurch Swimming & Fitness Centre is a new build, which opened in March 2025. The estimated total contract value of PS1,500,000 is a payment to the Council. The contract dates 01/08/2027 to 31/07/2042 include an optional 5-year extension. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984235680

### Planning Information

Shropshire Council is seeking responses to a series of questions regarding the prospective procurement. The expression of interest and response to the questionnaire window is 20/10/2025 to 07/11/2025 - 17:00
To register your interest in the preliminary market engagement exercise, please email leisure@shropshire.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066823-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY3 8HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Porthill |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG22 Shropshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066823-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066823-2025
  20th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984235680
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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