Sports Centre Management

Concepts

• sports facilities
• derby sports centre
• derby
• sports centre
• sports centre management
• sport services
• sports centre management services
• city centre
• badminton court sports hall
• sport

Location

East Midlands England: Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB

Description

The University of Derby is seeking to engage a provider on a Concessions Contract basis to provide sports centre management services. The Derby Sports Centre is located at the main campus at Kedleston Road and has a major role in supporting, promoting and delivering academic programmes as well as increasing participation in sport and physical activity, and positively impacting on the wellbeing of the University's students, staff and local community. The Sports Centre is located at the main Kedleston Road site in Derby, approx. 1.5 miles from the city centre. The £10.8 million centre was opened in 2015 and has a current membership of 1567 (based on March 2020 figures): 1109 student, 175 staff, and 283 community/graduate/other members.

Total Quantity or Scope

Facilities include eight badminton court sports hall, 70-station fitness suite, two dedicated fitness studios, two squash courts, a climbing wall, and a performance strength and conditioning suite. Externally there are two 3G pitches (football/rugby) and two tennis courts. The new operator will: • Provide a safe and compliant facility, environment and service that adheres to all current and future statutory guidelines via robust reporting and maintenance procedures. • Deliver a wide range of evidence-based opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity, that truly represents and engages increasing numbers of students and staff from beginner through to elite level, that exceed customer expectations. • Increase and measure membership, retention and activity levels in students and staff by providing appropriate infrastructure and membership systems. • Provide a range of opportunities for identified groups who have no or low levels of physical activity, including those from underrepresented/target groups. Introduce an Active University Community Programme that should address these, and other challenges, by providing increased opportunities to engage a wide section of our students, staff and local community and include targeted programmes for inactive, social, recreational, and competitive activities. • Delivery of insight-led, targeted interventions to support mental health for students and staff. And as a result, providing wider social value through strong and positive engagement with the University and key partners. • Develop a mutually beneficial staffing and research model within the Service organisation that will assist the University in creating employable graduates. Additional information: The concessions contract will be based on either a 5 + 5 year contract or a 7 + 3 year contract (for capital investment)

CPV Codes

• 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
• 92620000 - Sport-related services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.

Other Information

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