Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stevenage Borough Council
Daneshill House, Danestrete
Stevenage
SG1 1HN
Contact
Lisa Baldock
Telephone
+44 1438242083
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SBC 0222 The Management and Operation Contact for Stevenage Borough Council Leisure and Cultural Facilities
Reference number
CCD xxxx
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a prior information notice and is not being used as a call for competition. Stevenage Borough Council intend to issue a Contract Notice in February 2022 for the procurement of a new contract/contracts for the management of its Leisure, Cultural and Golf Services from 1st April 2023. Having recently developed a new vision and strategic approach for the future delivery of leisure, sport, physical and cultural services across Stevenage, the Council now wish to establish the appropriate management arrangements to support the delivery of this new vision and required strategic outcomes for these services.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £146,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SBC 0222 The Management and Operation Contract for Stevenage Borough Council Leisure and Cultural Facilities
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
In summary, Lot 1 will be for the management and operation of Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (including the Gordon Craig Theatre), Stevenage Swimming Centre, Ridlins Athletics Stadium, Outdoor Pitches and Pavilions (bookings only) and maintenance of the Aquapark at Fairlands Valley Park and shall include the development and delivery of a new Active Communities Programme. This Lot will also include the management and operation of a new Leisure and Community Hub Facility which is planned to open in April 2027 and which shall replace Stevenage Swimming Centre and the leisure elements contained within Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. A Market Interest Day is scheduled for late February/early March which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council’s ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process. Details of timings for the Market Interest Day will be provided in due course.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SBC 0222 The Management and Operation of Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services
- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 will be for the management and operation of Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre only.A Market Interest Day is scheduled for late February/early March which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council’s ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process. Details of timings for the Market Interest Day will be provided in due course.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 February 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes