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Title of the Notice\nPreliminary Market Engagement - Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\n2. Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement \nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nOr \nhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search/Results\nContract Type: Service /Concession \n3. Purpose of the Notice\nA PME Notice was published on Find A Tender to inform the market and gather feedback in relation to a potential future procurement for the Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. This is a Preliminary Market Engagement and not a call for competition.\n4. Description of the Requirement\nThe Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the \"Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\"\nThe Scope of the service includes Derby Arena; Springwood Leisure Centre; and potentially the Waterside Café, community room and sports facilities at Alvaston Park, and the Orangery and Kiosks at Markeaton Park. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project. \n5. Requirement\nThe objective of the procurement will be to secure the most advantageous tender considering the Authority's strategic outcomes (set out in paragraph 3 below) whilst maximising the payment to the Authority.\nIn undertaking this procurement, the Authority wishes to achieve the following outcomes\n•\tEstablish a long-term partnership with an experience operator\n•\tFinancial stability for the Centres through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach \n•\tCapital investment for backlog maintenance and future investment and operator)\n•\tPlanned and funded lifecycle investment, given age of facilities and future requirements\n•\tIncreased participation of the Centres\n•\tIncreased participation by those residents who are normally less likely to use a leisure centre\n•\tPromotion of improved wellbeing for residents\n•\tPositive impact on reducing physical activity and health inequality in the City\n•\tMaximise Derby Arena's primary focus as a regional, national, and international, sports venue that supports the City's sporting aspirations. \nIt is anticipated that the Contract will commence in early 2027. \nPrior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence November 2025, Derby City Council is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with the leisure operator market to enable the Authority to better define its service requirements and the procurement process. We are seeking engagement with potential suppliers to:\n•\tTest with the market some of the contractual terms and conditions including use of an agency model.\n•\tConsider how improvement works, and equipment replacement could be delivered and funded as part of the Contract.\n•\tTest the market's appetite to include within the scope of tender, the management of park's catering and sports facilities.\n•\tUnderstand the market's experience of working with library services as part of a leisure contract.\n•\tUnderstand the level of interest from the market to tender for this contract.\n6. Response Instructions\nIf you wish to participate in this exercise, please complete the Questionnaire below and return it together with any relevant information to support this process through the procurement portal www.eastmidstender.org by midday on 8th October 2025.\n7. 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Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement\nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nContract Type: Service /Concession\n3. Purpose of the Notice\nThis Notice is published to inform the market and gather feedback in relation to a potential future procurement for the Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. \nThis is a Preliminary Market Engagement and not a call for competition.\n4. Description of the Requirement\nThe Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the \"Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\"\nThe Scope of the service includes Derby Arena; Springwood Leisure Centre; and potentially the Waterside Café, community room and sports facilities at Alvaston Park, and the Orangery and Kiosks at Markeaton Park. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project.\n5. Requirement\nThe objective of the procurement will be to secure the most advantageous tender considering the Authority's strategic outcomes (set out in paragraph 3 below) whilst maximising the payment to the Authority.\nIn undertaking this procurement, the Authority wishes to achieve the following outcomes\n•\tEstablish a long-term partnership with an experience operator\n•\tFinancial stability for the Centres through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach\n•\tCapital investment for backlog maintenance and future investment and operator)\n•\tPlanned and funded lifecycle investment, given age of facilities and future requirements\n•\tIncreased participation of the Centres\n•\tIncreased participation by those residents who are normally less likely to use a leisure centre\n•\tPromotion of improved wellbeing for residents\n•\tPositive impact on reducing physical activity and health inequality in the City\n•\tMaximise Derby Arena's primary focus as a regional, national, and international, sports venue that supports the City's sporting aspirations.\nIt is anticipated that the Contract will commence in early 2027.\nPrior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence November 2025, Derby City Council is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with the leisure operator market to enable the Authority to better define its service requirements and the procurement process. We are seeking engagement with potential suppliers to:\n•\tTest with the market some of the contractual terms and conditions including use of an agency model.\n•\tConsider how improvement works, and equipment replacement could be delivered and funded as part of the Contract.\n•\tTest the market's appetite to include within the scope of tender, the management of park's catering and sports facilities.\n•\tUnderstand the market's experience of working with library services as part of a leisure contract.\n•\tUnderstand the level of interest from the market to tender for this contract.\n6. Response Instructions\nIf you wish to participate in this preliminary market engagement exercise, please follow the link to www.eastmidstender.org and search for TD2317 - Preliminary Market Engagement Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. 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Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement\nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nContract Type: Service /Concession\n3. Purpose of the Notice\nThis Notice is published to inform the market and gather feedback in relation to a potential future procurement for the Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres.\nThis is a Preliminary Market Engagement and not a call for competition.\n4. Description of the Requirement\nThe Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the \"Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\"\nThe Scope of the service includes Derby Arena; Springwood Leisure Centre; and potentially the Waterside Café, community room and sports facilities at Alvaston Park, and the Orangery and Kiosks at Markeaton Park. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project.\n5. Requirement\nThe objective of the procurement will be to secure the most advantageous tender considering the Authority's strategic outcomes (set out in paragraph 3 below) whilst maximising the payment to the Authority.\nIn undertaking this procurement, the Authority wishes to achieve the following outcomes\n•\tEstablish a long-term partnership with an experience operator\n•\tFinancial stability for the Centres through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach\n•\tCapital investment for backlog maintenance and future investment and operator)\n•\tPlanned and funded lifecycle investment, given age of facilities and future requirements\n•\tIncreased participation of the Centres\n•\tIncreased participation by those residents who are normally less likely to use a leisure centre\n•\tPromotion of improved wellbeing for residents\n•\tPositive impact on reducing physical activity and health inequality in the City\n•\tMaximise Derby Arena's primary focus as a regional, national, and international, sports venue that supports the City's sporting aspirations.\nIt is anticipated that the Contract will commence in early 2027.\nPrior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence November 2025, Derby City Council is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with the leisure operator market to enable the Authority to better define its service requirements and the procurement process. We are seeking engagement with potential suppliers to:\n•\tTest with the market some of the contractual terms and conditions including use of an agency model.\n•\tConsider how improvement works, and equipment replacement could be delivered and funded as part of the Contract.\n•\tTest the market's appetite to include within the scope of tender, the management of park's catering and sports facilities.\n•\tUnderstand the market's experience of working with library services as part of a leisure contract.\n•\tUnderstand the level of interest from the market to tender for this contract.\n6. Response Instructions\nIf you wish to participate in this preliminary market engagement exercise, please follow the link to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ and search for TD2317 - Preliminary Market Engagement Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. 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Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement\nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nContract Type: Service /Concession\n3. Purpose of the Notice\nThis Notice is published to inform the market and gather feedback in relation to a potential future procurement for the Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres.\nThis is a Preliminary Market Engagement and not a call for competition.\n4. Description of the Requirement\nThe Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the \"Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\"\nThe Scope of the service includes Derby Arena; Springwood Leisure Centre; and potentially the Waterside Café, community room and sports facilities at Alvaston Park, and the Orangery and Kiosks at Markeaton Park. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project.\n5. 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Title of the Notice\nPreliminary Market Engagement - Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\n2. Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement \nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nOr \nhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search/Results\nContract Type: Service /Concession \n3. Purpose of the Notice\nA PME Notice was published on Find A Tender to inform the market and gather feedback in relation to a potential future procurement for the Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. This is a Preliminary Market Engagement and not a call for competition.\n4. Description of the Requirement\nThe Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the \"Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\"\nThe Scope of the service includes Derby Arena; Springwood Leisure Centre; and potentially the Waterside Café, community room and sports facilities at Alvaston Park, and the Orangery and Kiosks at Markeaton Park. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project. \n5. Requirement\nThe objective of the procurement will be to secure the most advantageous tender considering the Authority's strategic outcomes (set out in paragraph 3 below) whilst maximising the payment to the Authority.\nIn undertaking this procurement, the Authority wishes to achieve the following outcomes\n•\tEstablish a long-term partnership with an experience operator\n•\tFinancial stability for the Centres through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach \n•\tCapital investment for backlog maintenance and future investment and operator)\n•\tPlanned and funded lifecycle investment, given age of facilities and future requirements\n•\tIncreased participation of the Centres\n•\tIncreased participation by those residents who are normally less likely to use a leisure centre\n•\tPromotion of improved wellbeing for residents\n•\tPositive impact on reducing physical activity and health inequality in the City\n•\tMaximise Derby Arena's primary focus as a regional, national, and international, sports venue that supports the City's sporting aspirations. \nIt is anticipated that the Contract will commence in early 2027. \nPrior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence November 2025, Derby City Council is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with the leisure operator market to enable the Authority to better define its service requirements and the procurement process. We are seeking engagement with potential suppliers to:\n•\tTest with the market some of the contractual terms and conditions including use of an agency model.\n•\tConsider how improvement works, and equipment replacement could be delivered and funded as part of the Contract.\n•\tTest the market's appetite to include within the scope of tender, the management of park's catering and sports facilities.\n•\tUnderstand the market's experience of working with library services as part of a leisure contract.\n•\tUnderstand the level of interest from the market to tender for this contract.\n6. Response Instructions\nIf you wish to participate in this exercise, please complete the Questionnaire below and return it together with any relevant information to support this process through the procurement portal www.eastmidstender.org by midday on 8th October 2025.\n7. Disclaimer\nThis notice is not a call for competition.\nParticipation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process.\nThe Contracting Authority is under no obligation to proceed with any procurement.\nNo Contract will be awarded as a result of this market engagement exercise.\n8. Transparency and Equal Treatment\nAny relevant insights or clarifications arising from this engagement will be made available to all potential Suppliers as part of any future tender documentation, to ensure transparency and a level playing field.\n9. Anticipated Procurement Timeline\nMarket engagement: 15th September - 8th October 2025\nProcurement notice publication (anticipated): November 2025\nInvitation to submit Tender: January 2026\nEvaluation of Tenders: April 2026\nDialogue - May 2026\nFinal Tenders: June / July 2026\nPreferred Bidder Recommended: September 2026\nContract commencement: early 2027\nPlease note, this timetable may be altered." }, { "releaseID": "057021-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-09-16T15:25:12+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Preliminary Market Engagement - Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\n2. Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement\nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nContract Type: Service /Concession\n3. Purpose of the Notice\nThis Notice is published to inform the market and gather feedback in relation to a potential future procurement for the Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. \nThis is a Preliminary Market Engagement and not a call for competition.\n4. Description of the Requirement\nThe Authority is planning to undertake a Tender for the \"Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\"\nThe Scope of the service includes Derby Arena; Springwood Leisure Centre; and potentially the Waterside Café, community room and sports facilities at Alvaston Park, and the Orangery and Kiosks at Markeaton Park. The Services Specification will be based on the Sport England template, made bespoke to this project.\n5. Requirement\nThe objective of the procurement will be to secure the most advantageous tender considering the Authority's strategic outcomes (set out in paragraph 3 below) whilst maximising the payment to the Authority.\nIn undertaking this procurement, the Authority wishes to achieve the following outcomes\n•\tEstablish a long-term partnership with an experience operator\n•\tFinancial stability for the Centres through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach\n•\tCapital investment for backlog maintenance and future investment and operator)\n•\tPlanned and funded lifecycle investment, given age of facilities and future requirements\n•\tIncreased participation of the Centres\n•\tIncreased participation by those residents who are normally less likely to use a leisure centre\n•\tPromotion of improved wellbeing for residents\n•\tPositive impact on reducing physical activity and health inequality in the City\n•\tMaximise Derby Arena's primary focus as a regional, national, and international, sports venue that supports the City's sporting aspirations.\nIt is anticipated that the Contract will commence in early 2027.\nPrior to undertaking the formal procurement process, which is targeted to commence November 2025, Derby City Council is seeking to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) with the leisure operator market to enable the Authority to better define its service requirements and the procurement process. We are seeking engagement with potential suppliers to:\n•\tTest with the market some of the contractual terms and conditions including use of an agency model.\n•\tConsider how improvement works, and equipment replacement could be delivered and funded as part of the Contract.\n•\tTest the market's appetite to include within the scope of tender, the management of park's catering and sports facilities.\n•\tUnderstand the market's experience of working with library services as part of a leisure contract.\n•\tUnderstand the level of interest from the market to tender for this contract.\n6. Response Instructions\nIf you wish to participate in this preliminary market engagement exercise, please follow the link to www.eastmidstender.org and search for TD2317 - Preliminary Market Engagement Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres. This will enable you to download and complete the Questionnaire. \nPlease return the questionnaire together with any relevant information to support this process through the procurement portal www.eastmidstender.org by midday on 8th October 2025.\n7. Disclaimer\nThis notice is not a call for competition.\nParticipation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process.\nThe Contracting Authority is under no obligation to proceed with any procurement.\nNo Contract will be awarded as a result of this market engagement exercise.\n8. Transparency and Equal Treatment\nAny relevant insights or clarifications arising from this engagement will be made available to all potential Suppliers as part of any future tender documentation, to ensure transparency and a level playing field.\n9. Anticipated Procurement Timeline\nMarket engagement: 15th September - 8th October 2025\nProcurement notice publication (anticipated): November 2025\nInvitation to submit Tender: January 2026\nEvaluation of Tenders: April 2026\nDialogue - May 2026\nFinal Tenders: June / July 2026\nPreferred Bidder Recommended: September 2026\nContract commencement: early 2027\nPlease note, this timetable may be altered." }, { "releaseID": "057026-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-09-16T15:30:11+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Preliminary Market Engagement - Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres\n2. Contracting Authority Details\nName: Derby City Council\nAddress: Council House, Corporation St, Derby, DE1 2FS\nContact Point: Derby City Council procurement\nWebsite: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/\nContract Type: Service /Concession\n3. 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