Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Hall Plain
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QF
Contact
Procurement
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1502523507
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk
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
Wellesley Recreation Ground
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is seeking to understand the interest of potential operators for the Wellesley Recreation Ground, Great Yarmouth. The Wellesley Recreation ground is home to Great Yarmouth Football Club, Gorleston Football Club and Great Yarmouth Athletics Club. The football clubs have been ground sharing for 18 months. Comprising an Athletics Track, a 3G 9v9 pitch, full sized grass pitch, changing facilities, a bar, club house and grandstand. Annual estimated income on the site is C£75,000. The Council would be seeking to offer a lease with a concession agreement attached to operate the site over a 25 year period the total value of the opportunity over 25 years is around £1,875,000. The Council is not seeking to financially support this arrangement and does not have the budget to support an annual operator charge, any potential operator will need to note this. Similarly, the Council seeks to pass the operating costs of the site to the operator and will not be subsiding the operator.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,875,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is seeking to engage the market to understand the interest of potential operators for the Wellesley Recreation Ground, Great Yarmouth.The Wellesley Recreation ground is home to Great Yarmouth Football Club, Gorleston Football Club and Great Yarmouth Athletics Club. The football clubs have been ground sharing for 18 months. Comprising an Athletics Track, a 3G 9v9 pitch, full sized grass pitch, changing facilities, a bar, club house and grandstand. Annual estimated income on the site is C£75,000. The Council would be seeking to offer a lease with a concession agreement attached to operate the site over a 25 year period the total value of the opportunity over 25 years is around £1,875,000. The Council is not seeking to financially support this arrangement and does not have the budget to support an annual operator charge, any potential operator will need to note this. Similarly, the Council seeks to pass the operating costs of the site to the operator and will not be providing a subsidy for this arrangement.There are several opportunities to develop the site comprising a new community / youth area, club house and hireable facilities as well as development of the stadium under-croft into further community or youth provision. A safe place for children and young people was highlighted as a top priority as part of the recent public and stakeholder engagement for the Long-Term Plan for Towns. Expressions of Interest should be sent to procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk by 31 January 2025.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 January 2025
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