---
title: "Management of Charnwood Borough Council Leisure Centres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a48"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# Management of Charnwood Borough Council Leisure Centres

Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a48

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## Summary

Charnwood Borough Council is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Management of Charnwood Borough Council Leisure Centres," with a focus on sports facilities operation services. The procurement targets the management of Loughborough Leisure Centre, Soar Valley Leisure Centre, and South Charnwood Leisure Centre. This service falls under the services category and is classified as a concession contract, with an estimated value of £53,280,000 gross over a seven-year period, beginning from April 1, 2027, with a possible five-year extension. Located within the UK regions, key dates include a planned engagement on February 20, 2026, with a future notice expected on March 16, 2026. The procurement process is being facilitated by Trafford Council.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in sports facility management and operations. Companies with expertise in handling large-scale leisure complexes, particularly in the UK, are well-positioned to compete. The opportunity to manage multiple centres over an extended contract period allows for strategic investment and the possibility of leveraging local partnerships and enhancing regional presence. Firms experienced in delivering tailored sports services, in line with Sport England standards, will find the work scope aligns well with their capabilities and growth prospects.

## Notice

The Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the "Management of Charnwood Borough Council Leisure Centres" The Scope of the service includes Loughborough Leisure Centre, Soar Valley leisure Centre and South Charnwood Leisure Centre. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project. The contract will be for a period of 7 years with an optional extension for a further 5 years

### Planning Information

To test operators approach to key areas of risk which will then inform the contract and specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,400,000 |
| 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 | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 2TX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011029-2026
  6th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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