Leisure Services Operating Contract

A Tender Notice
by CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
10 year
Value
£1M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
09 Jun 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2036
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Cumbria:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a specialist leisure operator to operate, maintain and deliver leisure services, as set out in the Tender Notice, Specification, Contract and supporting procurement documents provided on the procurement portal. The Authority is seeking Suppliers with suitable experience to operate and maintain the facilities on behalf of the Authority. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and strategic organisation to develop a vision for the further enhancement to the delivery of leisure services in Cumberland. The Authority's expectation is that this opportunity will suit sector specialists with the capability of self-operating all required elements of the service (e.g., sport and leisure service delivery and technical and facilities management) but will be prepared to consider and assess any mixed economy bid that may involve sub-contracting certain elements with the Authority's consent. The Council is seeking bids at Initial Tender ('ISIT') stage through appropriately qualified and experienced operators of facilities that can deliver community health and wellbeing outcomes through the operation of services. This Tender is split into two Lots and Suppliers must bid for both lots.

Lot Division

2 LOT B Operation of Services proposals
  • Value: £250K

• Keswick Leisure Centre - operation of the gym/fitness facility only from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.
765091 LOT A Operation of Services proposals
  • Value: £750K

A leisure Services Operating Contract as per the specification at the following: • Workington Leisure Centre • Cockermouth Leisure Centre • Whitehaven Sports Centre • Copeland Swimming Pool • Cleator Moor Sports Centre • Millom Leisure Centre • Maryport Activity Centre • Community Active Wellbeing Outreach Programme with Council Funding of £50,000 per annum

Renewal Options

The contract to operate and maintain the facilities will be for an initial period of 10 years commencing on 1st April 2026 with an option to extend by up to a further 5 years at the discretion of the Authority.

Award Criteria

Commercial Please see Tender documents for a breakdown of the award criterion. We reserve the right to refine any specific award criteria during the Procurement in accordance with section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Quality Please see Tender documents for a breakdown of the award criterion. We reserve the right to refine any specific award criteria during the Procurement in accordance with section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Social Value Please see Tender documents for a breakdown of the award criterion. We reserve the right to refine any specific award criteria during the Procurement in accordance with section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023.

CPV Codes

  • 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

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