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West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:52.

Opportunity overview

The Authority is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate the Authority’s Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following 6 Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreA more in depth description can be found in II.2.4 of this Contract Notice.

Classification

  • CPV45212290 — Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
  • CPV79993000 — Building and facilities management services
  • CPV79993100 — Facilities management services
  • CPV92610000 — Sports facilities operation services

Lots

  • West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate its Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following six Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreThe successful Provider will also support the Council in delivering its Active Communities programme and will be responsible for managing, promoting, delivering and monitoring an Active Wellbeing programme at all of the Facilities (excluding Daventry Sports Park) subject to the final contract award. The procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services, and the Council is using a procedure which corresponds to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation ("CPN"). The first stage of the procurement is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for which responses must be submitted by 12 Noon 21 February 2025.The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Authority’s Procurement Team will be sent via the Authority’s e-Procurement portal hosted by In-Tend.In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wncCompleted Tender Responses and clarification questions regarding the contract or procurement process can only be submitted electronically, using the Authority’s e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant ITT Response Deadline. Where Bidders encounter any difficulties whilst using the In-Tend system, please refer to the user guide at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles or contact the In-Tend support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 – 17:00 via Telephone: 0845 557 8079 or Email: support@in-tend.co.ukValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
WNC00000351
Status
active
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
Once the preferred bidder is selected, subject to the Authority’s formal decision-making and scrutiny processes, the Authority will issue a notification to award Contract Notice to each bidder and implement a ten-day standstill period prior to entering into the Contract.
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Second Stage

Invitation Date
21 Mar 2025, 00:00
Successive Reduction
Yes
No Negotiation Necessary
Yes

Tender Period

Ends
21 Feb 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
92610000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sports facilities operation services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
West Northamptonshire Council is inviting tenders from suitable partners who wish to be considered to manage and operate its Leisure Services. The successful Provider will be responsible for managing and operating the following six Leisure facilities: - Daventry Leisure Centre- Moulton Leisure Centre- Daventry Sports Park- Danes Camp Leisure Centre- Mounts Baths - Lings Forum Leisure CentreThe successful Provider will also support the Council in delivering its Active Communities programme and will be responsible for managing, promoting, delivering and monitoring an Active Wellbeing programme at all of the Facilities (excluding Daventry Sports Park) subject to the final contract award. The procurement falls under Schedule 3 of the Public Contract Regulations - Social and Other Specific Services, and the Council is using a procedure which corresponds to the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation ("CPN"). The first stage of the procurement is the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) stage for which responses must be submitted by 12 Noon 21 February 2025.The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement process. All documents and communications issued by the Authority’s Procurement Team will be sent via the Authority’s e-Procurement portal hosted by In-Tend.In-Tend is located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wncCompleted Tender Responses and clarification questions regarding the contract or procurement process can only be submitted electronically, using the Authority’s e-Procurement portal. Fax, post and/or e-mail submissions will not be considered even if received before the relevant ITT Response Deadline. Where Bidders encounter any difficulties whilst using the In-Tend system, please refer to the user guide at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/BuyerProfiles or contact the In-Tend support desk Mon-Fri, 08:30 – 17:00 via Telephone: 0845 557 8079 or Email: support@in-tend.co.uk

Renewal

Description
Commencing on 1 April 2026, the contract is for 10 years, with an option to extend for two additional periods of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years.

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
4
Minimum Candidates
4

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
West Northamptonshire

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF24

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45212290
Scheme
CPV
Description
Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
Entry 2
Id
92610000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Sports facilities operation services
Entry 3
Id
79993000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building and facilities management services
Entry 4
Id
79993100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Facilities management services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-135175
Name
West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF24
Locality
Northampton
Postal Code
NN1 1ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
One Angel Square, Angel Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
West Northamptonshire Council Leisure Operating Contract

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1091
Name
N/A

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
N/A
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
N/A

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Northampton · UKF24 · NN1 1ED · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF24

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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