Scope
Reference
CPU00575
Description
Dacorum Borough Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the management of Little Hay Golf Complex ("LHGC") and invites prospective Providers to submit a Tender to meet the Council's requirements.
LHGC is an established public golf facility located in Dacorum, offering a range of opportunities for both traditional golfers and the wider community.
The Complex first opened in 1977 and has grown significantly over the years.
It has thriving and friendly seniors, ladies, juniors and men's sections. With many mixed competitions played throughout the year, golfers from all sections have an opportunity to share their love of golf.
In June 2025, LHGC was awarded 'Highly Recommended' status for 2025 by Golfshake, one of the leading independent golf course review platforms in the UK and Europe.
LHGC includes the following facilities:
• 18-hole golf course
• 23-bay floodlit driving range
• 6-hole pitch and put course
• FootGolf
• Disc Golf
• Clubhouse (including bar and restaurant)
• Greenskeeper shed
The course has been leased to Absolutely Together since 2021, having previously been managed by Dacorum Sports Trust. This lease expires on 31 August 2026, and the Council are seeking a long-term operator on a leisure management contract basis rather than a lease.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2041
- Possible extension to 31 August 2051
- 25 years
Description of possible extension:
As set out in the tender documentation
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 31 March 2050
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | As set out in the tender documentation |
Price |
Weighting description
As set out in the tender documentation
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The competitive tendering procedure the Council is undertaking to procure the required services is consistent with the Competitive Flexible Procedure, as permitted under Section 20 of the Procurement Act 2023.
Tenderers should note that the Council has included a Negotiation Period following the Bid Submission Deadline. This period shall be at the Council's discretion should the Council deem there to be a need for negotiation on any specific issues with all Tenderers following receipt of tenders.
Contracting authority
Dacorum Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGG-5373-XYZX
The Forum, Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ben Hosier
Email: procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government