--- title: "The Management of The Gateway School's Leisure Facilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2026-05-07" --- # The Management of The Gateway School's Leisure Facilities Buyer: CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693a3.json) ## Summary The Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust is seeking a management partner for The Gateway School's leisure facilities, located in Tiffield, West Northamptonshire. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th June 2026. The potential partner will manage facilities including a swimming pool, gym, sports halls, and pitches. The anticipated contract begins on 1st September 2026 and spans ten years, with the option to extend up to a total of twenty years. The procurement method is open, following a single-staged process targeted at service categories such as sports facilities operation services. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in sports management or community leisure services to expand their portfolio. Companies that can demonstrate strong quality management through method statements and competitive pricing will be well-placed, as these are the primary award criteria. The successful bidder is expected to provide management services that include facilitating community access outside school hours, thus fostering community engagement and utilisation of refurbished facilities. The contract value stands at £2 million, providing a robust platform for growth and community service enhancement. ## Notice The Gateway School are seeking a management partner for their joint use leisure facilities. The facilities include a 20m x 6m swimming pool, 10-station gym, 2-court and 1-court sports hall, sand-based MUGA (floodlit) and an astroturf pitch. The contract commences in September 2026 and is for 10 years with an option to extend for two additional period of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years. The procurement will be based on a lean single staged process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Gateway School "The School" is located in Tiffield village, West Northamptonshire. It is part of the Creating Tomorrow Academy Trust (CTT) which manages five schools and a college. The School is a special secondary academy which can accommodate a total of 118 pupils aged 11-16 years with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. It also caters for students with an Educational Healthcare Plan. The core leisure facilities include a 20m x 6m swimming pool, 10-station gym, 2-court and 1-court sports hall, sand-based MUGA (floodlit) and an astroturf pitch. The School has recently benefitted from an investment of PS5.5m by West Northamptonshire Council into the expansion and refurbishment of its facilities, including its sport and leisure facilities. The School is seeking a partner operator to manage the facilities. The operator will be required to make the facilities available for use by The Gateway School, Tiffield Academy, other local schools, and the wider community outside of school hours (during term time). Renewal: Potential for two extensions of up to five years each (total potential contract length of up to 20 years) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042047-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN14 1FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Burton and Broughton | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042047-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.creatingtomorrow.org.uk/ - https://www.thegatewayschool.co.uk/ - https://www.thegatewayschool.co.uk/leisure-procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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