Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc1-9d88-73cb-8583-3553a735a265/002024-preliminary-market-engagement-pme-for-fitness-companies-andor-swimmi pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 002024 - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Fitness Companies and/or Swimming Companies to deliver exercise classes and other sessions in Leisure Facilities and Community Settings within County Durham [Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council) Estimated value £800,000 Published 15 Aug 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender It is the objective of Durham County Council Wellbeing, Sport and Leisure Services to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for customers in all Wellbeing, Fitness and Learn to Swim Classes. The Council are exploring the option and interest from the market for fitness and/or swimming companies to lead activity sessions within Leisure Facilities and Community Settings within County Durham. Potential session could include: ### Aqua Fit Aqua Zumba ### Aqua Jump Aqua Cycle ### Aqua Jog ### Aqua Fighter Aqua Bootcamp ### Aqua Pole ### Aqua Balance Aqua Circuits ### Aqua Deep ### Aqua Natal Gentle Aqua ### Tidal ### Les Mills - Body Pump ### Les Mills - Body Combat ### Les Mills - Body Balance Accredited Strength and Conditioning Boot-camp Circuits ### Boxercise Boxing Circuits ### Bums and Tums ### Cardio Circuits Core Conditioning Cross Trainer ### Cycle energy ### Functional Training Gentle Circuits/Exercise/Move ### Insanity ### Kettle Bell ### Legs, bums and tums Metafit / Metafit (back to back) MetaPWR ### Pilates Stretch and tone ### TRX Dance Style Coaching e.g Zumba /Salsa/Clubbercise (tone/kids dance) Specialist Classes - e.g, referral, young persons ### Yoga/Tai Chi Exercise to Music ### Step ### HITT Step ### Seated Exercise ### Strength Circuit Swimming classes - Adult Child ( birth - 3 years) Swimming classes - Pre school (3-4 years) Swimming classes - Stages 1 - 7 Swimming classes - Stages 8-10 ### Swimming classes - Adults ### Swimming classes - Rookies Swimming classes - Aqua Youth 8-10 (Mixture of synco/diving/competitive/water polo) Swimming classes - snorkelling ### Swimming classes - Mermaid ### Swimming classes - Disabiliy Swimming classes - Synchronised swimming Read full description ## CPV classification Sporting services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05894d-2025-08-15T17:36:12+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05894d-2025-08-15T17:36:12+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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