Published date: 15 March 2017

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: 5 May 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

CT16 3PJ

Value of contract

£5,160,000 to £7,310,000

Procurement reference

AKEK-VN62IX-AKFD-WHR1PM

Published date

15 March 2017

Closing date

5 May 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for a 12-year management contract for the operation of the new Dover Leisure Centre. The contract will commence on 1st April 2018. A design and build contract for the new centre is being separately procured by the Council in parallel with the management contract. The contract also includes the interim management of the current Dover Leisure Centre for a 12month period until the new centre is ready.

More information

Additional text

Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal
(www.kentbusinessportal.org)

Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to
register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and
you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the
opportunity and express your interest.

You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided
and be able to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT is required to be
completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later
than 17:00 on Friday 12th May 2017.

Questions and Communication

Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal
via the discussions facility (once registered).

About the buyer

Contact name

Dean Coulls

Address

Council Offices
White Cliffs Business Park
Whitfield, Dover
CT16 3PJ
UK

Telephone

07701 294353

Email

dean.coulls@dover.gov.uk