--- title: "Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067be9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067be9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067be9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067be9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067be9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067be9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067be9.json) ## Summary Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently in the tendering stage for a concession contract concerning the operation and management of the Royal Victoria Park Golf and Footgolf facilities in Bath, UK. The tender, titled "Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf," falls under the services category and pertains to both cafeteria and sporting services. This procurement opportunity is an open competition, with tenders to be submitted via the Supplying the Southwest portal. The tender period is set to end on 21st August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2026 and extend through to 31st October 2036. The contract value is estimated at £1,500,000, with the contract focusing on delivery quality (70%) and commercial viability (30%). This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports facility management, hospitality, and community recreation services. Companies with capabilities in sustainable operational management and an interest in enhancing public leisure spaces would be well-suited for this tender. The concession aims to provide inclusive services that align with the council's goals for parks and heritage while ensuring a financially sustainable operation. The successful bidder will be expected to maintain high standards and possibly collaborate with the council to explore external funding opportunities. This tender could appeal particularly to SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, as the council has indicated a preference for financially sustainable operations that remove any economic burden from the site. ## Notice Bath & North East Somerset Council invites tenders for the operation and management of Royal Victoria Park Golf and Footgolf Site under a concession contract. The successful operator will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive, financially sustainable service aligned to Council priorities for parks, heritage, and wellbeing. The facilities include a payment kiosk (small shop) and toilets, and it is located centrally with high public footfall, but with only one car parking space on site. The site is well located to benefit from visitors attending the nearby Royal Victoria Park. The public footpaths (Cotswold Way) and mature trees impact the ability to develop the site further. The operator will be required to maintain and operate the facility with the aim of providing activity or activities that support the Councils required outcomes, whilst removing any financial burden to the council relating to this site. This is a key outcome requirement of this concession contract. The council would be willing to advise on potential external funding opportunities from grant, section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). ### Planning Information The Council will hold a presentation via teams to highlight the current operation at the course on 01st May 2026. Followed by a Questions and Answers session. The council may then, if deemed necessary host follow up 1:1 sessions with between 3 and 5 interested providers. All sessions will be note taken and shared during the tender notice so all bidders have the relevant information. Organisations wishing to engage in this process should submit an expression of interest to Procurement@bathnes.gov.uk. Subject line: Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf Opportunity EOI Please include: - Organisation name, contact details of invitees and (where appropriate) a link to your website ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070106-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 92600000 - Sporting services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 09:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070106-2026 - 24 Jul 2026 at 09:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070075-2026 - 2 Apr 2026 at 13:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030940-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070106-2026 24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070075-2026 24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030940-2026 2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=88d9ec53-4087-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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