---
title: "St Richard's CE Primary School - extend lease"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fedf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES"
published: "2026-01-02"
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# St Richard's CE Primary School - extend lease

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fedf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, focusing on extending the lease of St Richard's CE Primary School's swimming pool. This contract, under the industry category of sports-related services, is set within Twickenham, United Kingdom, and has reached the award stage as of 2nd January 2026. The lease, originally commenced in October 2018, was extended without competition for another five years until October 2028. This direct procurement method falls below the threshold and is designed as a concession, acknowledging the capability of the operating SME, Springboard Swimmers Ltd, to run the pool effectively.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in sport-related services and concessions. With a contract value of £180,000, excluding VAT, this deal implies a stable revenue stream supported by an established local client base. Companies adept at operating leisure facilities or providing swimming instruction can leverage such contracts to forge lasting community connections while diversifying their service offerings. By participating in similar contracts, businesses can expand their local presence and build a robust portfolio, reflecting their ability to maintain complex facilities and deliver consistent, quality services.

## Notice

The school swimming pool, which is leased on a long-term basis to a company called Springboard Swimmers Ltd. Under this agreement, Springboard Swimmers Ltd pays the school a monthly rental fee, this covers all running costs of the pool, and provides swimming lessons for our pupils at a reduced rate. When we first set up this arrangement, we invited several companies to submit quotes and ultimately chose Springboard Swimmers Ltd. A five-year lease was signed in October 2018, with an option to extend for an additional five years. We exercised this option before the initial term expired, so the current lease runs until October 2028 Springboard Swimmers Ltd know how to run the pool effectively. It is consistently open and very well managed. This benefits the school in two key ways: pupils are able to access swimming lessons at below-market cost (important given that 43% of our pupils are currently PPG), and the school receives a monthly income from pool lettings - a vital source of revenue as our pupil numbers decline and funding is reduced. Springboard Swimmers Ltd have successfully built a strong local client base, making the pool's operation financially sustainable. Developing such a client base takes considerable time and effort, something previous operators were unable to achieve.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000093-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES |
| Locality | TWICKEHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW1 3BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Twickenham Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPRINGBOARD SWIMMERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 17:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000093-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000093-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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