Scope
Description
Gedling Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified company to deliver comprehensive business development and growth services for its Leisure and Wellbeing Service.
The contract will focus on driving growth and performance across the service's three key areas: Health & Fitness, GP Referral and Swimming Lessons. The appointed provider will be expected to deliver expert business support and consultancy, performance monitoring and KPI achievement, in-depth management training, and demonstrate strong, up-to-date industry knowledge relevant to these priority areas.
Business development support will be delivered through monthly, full-day, face-to-face sessions, supplemented by ongoing virtual support, guidance, and access to relevant resources as part of the overall contract package.
The tender documents and submission portal can be accessed via the Council's In‑Tend e‑tendering platform at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gedling/aspx/Tenders/Current
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 May 2026 to 11 May 2027
- Possible extension to 11 May 2028
- 2 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
an initial period of 1 year with the option to extend for a further 1 year, subject to annual performance review.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
20% Price vs 80% Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Gedling Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPJ-4745-GRLM
Civic Centre Arnot Hill Park
Arnold Nottinghamshire
NG5 6LU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@gedling.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government