---
title: "Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAR ACADEMIES"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing

Buyer: STAR ACADEMIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c26

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## Summary

Star Academies, a public authority classified under sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for outsourcing the leisure facilities management at the newly constructed Star Radcliffe Academy located in the UKD3 region. The procurement, conducted under the Procurement Act (PA2023) through an open procedure, aimed to appoint a single supplier capable of managing, securing, and maximising the utilisation of the academy's facilities during non-school hours. Awarded on 5th May 2026, the contract runs until 30th April 2029, with possibilities for two further 12-month extensions depending on performance. The contract was awarded to Greater Manchester Community Lettings Ltd, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), to provide sports facilities operation services as per CPV code 92610000.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for SMEs specialised in facilities management and operational services within the sports industry to broaden their business scope by engaging with educational institutions. Businesses possessing expertise in the full-scale operation, security management, and financial collaboration in leisure and sports amenities will find this procurement particularly advantageous. Moreover, given the emphasis on quality criteria, such as local area knowledge and service excellence, businesses with robust experience and a reliable staffing model are well-positioned to thrive in such competitive tender opportunities.

## Notice

Star Academies (Star/the Authority) intend to run a Find a Tender Service (FTS) (above threshold) compliant tender under the Procurement Act (PA2023) to appoint a single supplier to manage the leisure facilities at Star Radcliffe Academy. Star Radcliffe is a newly built free school with brand new facilities. The supplier selected will be able to provide a complete managed service with the supplier having responsibility for the full running, security and utilisation of these facilities when the school is not in session. The supplier will work with the school to ensure its financial viability for both parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extensions of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041162-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | £325,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAR ACADEMIES |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREATER MANCHESTER COMMUNITY LETTINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041162-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035681-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 11:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011741-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041162-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035681-2026
  20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011741-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home
  All documents are available free of charge on the Intend portal

## Notice URLs

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

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