Scope
Reference
5343
Description
Mid Suffolk District Council is contracting for a Management Operator for three new sports facilities on the Stowmarket High School site, to maximise the potential and income from the new facilities focusing on supporting the development of sports clubs and community use. The outdoor sports areas and facilities to be made available for community use are the following • 3G pitch• Multi Use Activity Area (MUGA)• Mini Athletics Track.
The facilities are located alongside Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre.
The primary objective of the Sports Facilities is to provide educational, recreational, social, leisure and cultural opportunities for academy students and the community and to provide opportunities for local people and sports organisations to participate in sport and physical activity and to develop their skills, particularly among low participant groups. The operation of the Sports Facilities should achieve the following mutually desirable outcomes: The National Curriculum requirements for physical education. The sports facilities are available for the maximum possible community use. The sports facilities are safe, secure and properly maintained for all users. The maintenance of a balanced programme of use, which satisfies academy needs and provides for a wide range of community use in compliance with conditions associated with any external funding.
These programmes may include:- Opportunities for beginners, for people wishing to improve their sporting skills via programmes of coaching and competition and training for players coaches and officials- Specific activities, aimed at attracting new participants to a range of sport and physical activity. To develop positive attitudes towards the benefits of participation in sport and physical education.
Contract 1. Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,140,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2035
- Possible extension to 30 September 2038
- 13 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
The contract period to be co terminus with the lease for Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
During the period of the contract, if additional facilities are planned and are not viable to operate independently then they may also come under the scope of the operators agreement.
CPV classifications
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
Contract locations
- UKH14 - Suffolk
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Concession
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The Competitive tender was unable to be awarded due to technical reasons which were identified during the evaluation of the tender relating to sufficient access to the site. Therefore the contract will be direct awarded to the lease holder for the leisure centre which is alongside the site, for the period of the lease.
Supplier
Sports and Leisure Management Ltd
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 2204085
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCY-3946-LHDG
2 Watling Drive
hinckley
LE10 3EY
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Operator for SHELF 3G, MUGA and Mini Athletics Track
Contracting authority
Mid Suffolk District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPW-1919-JTND
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katrina Browning
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government