Scope
Reference
TC098
Description
The Authority looked to procure a service to provide the leisure provision across Bolton utilising the Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure.
This was a multi stage process including dialogue and best and final offers. The option to bid with an agency model was permitted which is reflected in the change of proposed value.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,553,670 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
2 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
2 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2036
- Possible extension to 31 March 2041
- 15 years
Description of possible extension:
A break clause after ten years allows the Authority to review the providers and opt to extend for a further five years, but only if the providers continue to meet the contractual requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
BOLTON MIDDLEBROOK LEISURE TRUST
- Companies House: 04165498
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWH-3658-PHGH
Bolton Arena, Arena Approach
Bolton
BL6 6LB
United Kingdom
Email: info@boltonarena.com
Website: http://www.boltonarena.com
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
SERCO LEISURE OPERATING LIMITED
- Companies House: 04687478
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWWW-1875-XYTM
Serco House 16 Bartley Wood Businesspark
Hook
RG27 9UY
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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
Website: http://www.everyoneactive.com
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJZ-9785-JTLD
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government