Published date: 26 March 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 May 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£93,500,000

Procurement reference

TAUNTD001-DN326958-39033845

Published date

26 March 2018

Closing date

4 May 2018

Contract start date

1 August 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive dialog

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council require one or two operators to deliver leisure services across four high quality leisure centres and one golf course and High Ropes Adventure Centre. Taunton Deane and West Somerset Council are seeking Secretary of State approval for the creation of a New Council entity. Should legislation be implemented to provide for Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council becoming a single new council then the contract will be transferred or novated to the newly formed Council.
The contract will be for an initial period of 10 years and 8 months, with options to extend for up to a further 10 year period consisting of any number of periods, bringing the potential contract period to 20 years and 8 months. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 includes the four leisure centres and Lot 2 the golf course and high ropes adventure centre. Potential providers wishing to tender may bid for one or both Lots. Potential providers bidding for Lot 1 must also bid for Lot 2. Potential providers bidding for Lot 2, may bid for Lot 2 alone.There is a bidders Open Day being held on Thursday 12th April 2018. Interested parties should confirm their attendance by Monday 9th April 2018, including the number of people attending (2 maximum) and their job titles. Please email details to Julie Watson at J.Watson@tauntondeane.gov.uk .

About the buyer

Contact name

Michael OHalloran

Address

The Deane House
Belvedere Road
Taunton
TA1 1HE
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7773197467

Email

m.ohalloran@tauntondeane.gov.uk

Website

http://www.tauntondeane.gov.uk/