Scope
Reference
SMBC 25038
Description
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced operator to manage 3 of its park tennis court facilities, including the provision of a welcoming and accessible community tennis programme.
Sandwell Council has benefitted from grant funding from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to refurbish the existing tennis courts at:
- Redhouse Park (5 courts)
- Britannia Park (2 Courts)
- Brunswick Park (4 courts)
The works have included re-surfacing, re-lining, fencing repairs, new nets and the installation of remote access gates / keypads.
As part of the LTA grant funding and subsequent Cabinet approval, the Council is seeking to adopt a new approach to the operation and usage of these courts. This will allow a specialist community tennis operator to take commercial bookings and implement a coaching programme suitable for and in line local community needs.
The operator will be required to make an annual payment to the Council (for the benefit of operating the courts) which will be used to ensure the long-term ongoing maintenance and sustainability of the 3 sites which may include court resurfacing and replacing / renewing perimeter fences when required.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 10 months
Description of possible extension:
Subject to satisfactory contractor performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 May 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Please refer to criteria in ITT documents
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Hackwood
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - central government