---
title: "Bedford Borough Leisure Facilities Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cff4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Bedford Borough Leisure Facilities Management

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cff4

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the management of its leisure facilities. This opportunity involves the operation of five leisure sites across the borough, with a long-term contract period planned from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2041. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on sporting services. Interested participants are invited to engage in a market engagement exercise by accessing the Council's e-tendering portal, In-Tend. Prospective bidders must complete and return a questionnaire by the deadline of 7th August 2026. The procurement method is set as a procurement strategy aimed at informing potential bidders about the project scope and requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in leisure and sports management services. Organisations with experience in managing large-scale leisure facilities can potentially secure a long-term contract, thus ensuring a stable revenue stream for up to 14 years. Companies with innovative approaches to leisure facility management and those capable of providing comprehensive sporting services are well-placed to compete. Engaging in this tendering process offers businesses the chance to expand their portfolio in a public sector environment, directly contributing to the enhancement of community leisure services in Bedford.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council wishes to engage with potential bidders for a long term leisure operating contract, managing the operation of its current 5 sites. The Council has produced a questionnaire and invites participants to complete and feedback to inform the Council's procurement strategy. Participants are invited to register to our e-tendering portal where the questionnaire and briefing document can be downloaded and returned.

### Planning Information

Participants should access Bedford's e-tendering portal, In-Tend, here: 
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
Please login or register to the portal, and locate project BBC EN 04282. Within this project, participants can locate the combined briefing and questionnaire. Please return completed questionnaires via the project correspondence function on In-Tend by 7 August at 5pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068883-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2041 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068883-2026
- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068883-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068742-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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