Scope
Reference
SMBC 25038
Description
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council sought 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 is 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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 June 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 July 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 8 months, 7 days
Description of possible extension:
The Council proposes to enter into a concession contract for an Initial term of Three (3) years with a possible extension for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance in the initial term and agreement of concession fee and profit share arrangement
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Supplier
WE DO TENNIS C.I.C.
- Companies House: 11457528
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCNR-4714-PBCJ
7 Stanley Jackson Way
Brough
HU15 1PS
United Kingdom
Email: matt@wedotennis.co.uk
Website: http://www.wedotennis.co.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - central government