Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Rutland County Council
Catmose
Oakham
LE15 6HP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=987ec4c7-6b83-ec11-8110-005056b64545
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
SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management
Reference number
DN594837
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER
Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only.
Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the leisure industry.
Management of a dual use community and college dry leisure centre, with 60 station fitness suite, 8 court sports hall, studios, outdoor playing pitches and all associated facilities including changing rooms, reception, booking etc. All costs to be met by revenue generated by the contract.
The Council is especially keen to explore:
• Contract options and delivery models, working with the co-located college
• Incentivisation of the delivery
• The implications of the government's drive for social value and carbon neutral operation
• Ensuring the contract is revenue generating / nil cost to the Council
The Council's intention is to undertake a compliant procurement exercise and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Leisure Management Contract (LMC).
The operational service delivery elements are expected to commence on 01 April 2023.
Responses should be submitted via ProContract www.eastmidstenders.org (http://www.eastmidstenders.org) by 12:00noon on 04/03/2022.
Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see 'Soft Market Testing Questionnaire' for full indicative details.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 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