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title: "NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060eef"
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# NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060eef

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## Summary

Norwich City Council is conducting an active tender process, titled "NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions," within the services industry category. The process is currently at the tender stage, inviting experienced operators to manage facilities at Sloughbottom Park in Norwich, UKH15 region, UK. This opportunity includes the management of a sports hub and community pavilion with enhanced park amenities under long-term lease agreements. The procurement follows an open procedure, and submissions are due by 20th February 2026, with contract awards expected by 20th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services or restaurant and food-serving services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the open nature of the procurement approach. Businesses with expertise in operating sports facilities or managing community pavilions, cafes, and events will find this tender aligned with their capabilities, with potential benefits from managing high-profile facilities and contributing to community development. Successful bidders may also secure a role in both lots if they achieve the highest scores in separate bids.

## Notice

The council seeks experienced operators to manage, operate, and maintain newly refurbished facilities at Sloughbottom Park, including a sports hub with 3G pitch and FA-standard changing rooms, a community pavilion with cafe, and enhanced park amenities, under long-term lease agreements. Lot 1: Pavilion (Cafe and Community Hub) Lot 2: Sports Hub, 3G pitch and grass pitches

### Lot Information

Pavilion (Cafe and Community Hub)

Operate the Pavilion cafe and community hub, manage bookings, maintain public toilets, and ensure compliance with food hygiene and sustainability standards

Renewal: 8.1 At the time of considering an option to extend the performance of the contract shall be taken into account. 8.2 The council may request the supplier to demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. 8.3 If the option to extend is agreed then the supplier may request that the tendered sum be adjusted by the following: 8.4 The annual CPI rate taken from the January prior to the start date of the new extension period 8.5 any changes to the national living wage rate that has taken place in the preceding contract period to that of the new extension period.

Lot 2: Sports Hub, 3G pitch and grass pitches

Manage Sports Hub, 3G and grass pitches to FA standards, cricket NTP, run booking systems, maintain facilities, and contribute annually (PS27k) to the Football Foundation sinking fund for pitch replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006803-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,179,000 |
| Lots value | £6,179,000 |
| 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 | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 16:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006803-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006803-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norwich/aspx/ProjectManage/386

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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