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title: "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services at Swansea Bay Sports Park"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147248"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services at Swansea Bay Sports Park

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147248

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## Summary

Swansea University, in collaboration with the City and County of Swansea Council, is initiating a tender process to procure a third-party operator for the management of the Swansea Bay Sports Park (SBSP). This tender, titled "Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services at Swansea Bay Sports Park," is part of a joint venture that aims to oversee various facilities including the Wales National Pool, Sports Centre, and Athletics and Hockey facilities. The procurement process follows a competitive procedure with negotiation and has a submission deadline of 14th February 2025. A bidders' day is scheduled for 3rd February 2025, and interested parties must register via the prescribed portal. The envisioned contract period will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2037, with potential for renewal thereafter. The total contract value is set at £50,000,000.

This procurement process represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the sports and leisure services industry to secure a long-term, high-value contract with a prominent academic institution and local authority. Companies with expertise in managing large sports facilities and delivering comprehensive leisure services will find this tender especially fitting. The selective procurement method ensures that only businesses meeting stringent quality and financial criteria will advance, making it an excellent opportunity for well-established operators to expand their portfolio. Additionally, the competitive procedure with negotiation allows bidders to engage in detailed discussions to tailor their proposals, enhancing the potential for a mutually beneficial partnership.

## Notice

Swansea University and the City and County of Swansea Council (together the "Partners") shall establish a Joint Venture ("JVCo") to operate the Swansea Bay Sports Park ("SBSP"). The expectation is that the SBSP will then be managed by a third party operator under contract to the JVCo. The Partners are looking to procure an operator to be appointed by the JVCo for the management of the SBSP. The scope of the operator contract will be for all of the facilities within the SBSP to include as the Mandatory Service (MS): - Wales National Pool - Sports Centre - Athletics and Hockey facilities including AGP and Grass Pitches - KGV fields There will be a bidders day for interested parties on Monday 3 February 2025 if you wish to attend please do so through the portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance with regulation 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: This contract is subject to renewal: after 10 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147248 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | CITY AND COUNTY OF SWANSEA COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147248

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497045
  Tender for the Provision of Sport and Leisure Services at Swansea Bay Sports Park - Swansea University and the City and County of Swansea Council (together the "Partners") shall establish a Joint Venture ("JVCo") to operate the Swansea Bay Sports Park ("SBSP"). The expectation is that the SBSP will then be managed by a third party operator under contract to the JVCo. The Partners are looking to procure an operator to be appointed by the JVCo for the management of the SBSP. The scope of the operator contract will be for all of the facilities within the SBSP to include as the Mandatory Service (MS): - Wales National Pool - Sports Centre - Athletics and Hockey facilities including AGP and Grass Pitches - KGV fields There will be a bidders day for interested parties on Monday 3 February 2025 if you wish to attend please do so through the portal.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147248
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-147248
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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