Tender

RUH onsite gym facility

  • Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

F01: Prior information notice (call for competition)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-005852

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04e401

Published 19 February 2025, 2:02pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Team, E9 Mezzanine, Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Contact

Naveen Sadagopan Pitchumani

Email

naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

RUH onsite gym facility

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

RUH Bath is seeking a provider to run a gym facility the RUH site. At this stage, we are undertaking some market testing to engage providers who may be interested and equipment to support this proposal. The provider would be responsible for providing the equipment, preparing the space (painting where required), staffing, undertaking health and safety checks with the Trust and providing assurance that requirements are met, managing the sign up and administration of membership, managing access and working with the physiotherapy team to provide inductions and classes. It would also be helpful to have information of insurance cover if applicable. The gym will be used primarily by staff members, with an option to open to local residents when suitable.

There may also be an opportunity to run all leisure facilities on the RUH estate, including the tennis court, swimming pool and squash court. As part of your response to this specification, please include an indication of your preference regarding the scope of procurement.

If you are interested please email naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Main site or place of performance

Oasis Building,
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust,
Combe Park
Bath BA1 3NG

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

RUH Bath is seeking a provider to run a gym facility the RUH site. At this stage, we are undertaking some market testing to engage providers who may be interested and equipment to support this proposal. The provider would be responsible for providing the equipment, preparing the space (painting where required), staffing, undertaking health and safety checks with the Trust and providing assurance that requirements are met, managing the sign up and administration of membership, managing access and working with the physiotherapy team to provide inductions and classes. It would also be helpful to have information of insurance cover if applicable. The gym will be used primarily by staff members, with an option to open to local residents when suitable.


There may also be an opportunity to run all leisure facilities on the RUH estate, including the tennis court, swimming pool and squash court. As part of your response to this specification, please include an indication of your preference regarding the scope of procurement.

Essential

1. Provides a combination of cardiovascular and strength gym equipment
2. Offers convenient opening hours for healthcare staff
3. Uses the footprint available (a small space, with a squash court dedicated for the refurbishment)
4. Supports the staff physio service to utilise the onsite facility
5. Offers flexible memberships (monthly payments, pay as you go, reduced charges for physio referrals etc)
6. Maximises the potential return to the Trust
7. Offers swipe access or equivalent, ensuring that the gym is only available to paying members or referrals

Desirable

1. Previous experience in running a corporate gym
2. Is accessible for all staff to access, including wheelchair users
3. Includes capital investment to refurbish the changing rooms and showers
4. An interest in supporting and/or running all leisure facilities on site
5. Offers the gym to local members of the public

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Competitive procedure with negotiation

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date

31 March 2025

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Team, E9 Mezzanine, Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Procurement Team, E9 Mezzanine, Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/