Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be4-1d4b-7350-8caa-a0013bebf3c1/padel-opportunity closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Padel Opportunity [Mid Devon District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mid-devon-district-council) Estimated value £1,500,000 Published 15 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 13 Aug 2026 ## 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. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - 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 Mid Devon District Council (the Council) is seeking bids from qualified commercial operators to finance, design, build, finance, operate, and maintain a Padel Sports Centre located on AuthorityCouncil-owned land. The successful bidder will enter into a commercial lease agreement with and operate the facility at their own commercial risk. The project aims to expand high-quality active leisure provision, maximise commercial income opportunities, and deliver a sustainable long-term facility that enhances community participation in sport. With a membership base of over 7000, Active Mid Devon has an established footfall of prospective players. The appointed Operator will be required to finance, design, and construct a padel facility that meets relevant national and international governing body standards, including guidance from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The Operator will run the facility at its own commercial risk, covering all operational, maintenance, staffing, and marketing responsibilities. The Operator must also promote participation and ensure equitable community access in keeping with the vision and values of Active Mid Devon. ## CPV classification Sports facilities operation services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86-2026-07-15T09:20:31+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86-2026-07-15T09:20:31+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Mid Devon District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mid-devon-district-council) [Sector More Recreation, culture & sport services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/recreation-culture-sport) ## More tenders like this [Sports facilities operation services – ÖPAG - Betreiber Postsportquartier Hernals - Gemeinnütziger Vereins- und Schulsport · Österreichische Post AG · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2128-716d-91fa-8be28481a992/austria-sports-facilities-operation-services-opag-betreiber-postsportquart) [Children animation services – Marché de prestations de services « Enfance – Jeunesse » 2027-2030 · Ville de Loos-en-Gohelle · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-140b-73c9-9f07-e9c33a2b858a/france-children-animation-services-marche-de-prestations-de-services-enfan) [News-agency services – Medienmonitoring · Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-087e-71f2-b3e0-f5c1efd03d19/germany-news-agency-services-medienmonitoring) [Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services – Ausschreibung zur Vergabe von Dienstleistungen für die Entwicklung einer grenzüberschreitenden Sage im Raum Bayern-Böhmen · Gemeinde Langdorf · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1d2d-7272-a3a0-9c2031596418/germany-artistic-and-literary-creation-and-interpretation-services-ausschrei) [Library and archive services – CFT 4006 - Digital Collections System for SDCC Libraries · South Dublin County Council · 4 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c10-7045-98ce-ff9cb9d4befd/ireland-library-and-archive-services-cft-4006-digital-collections-system-f) [Entertainment services – Animations nature, patrimoine et santé/bien être dans les Espaces Naturels Sensibles du Département de la Manche · Département de la Manche · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-37d7-73d2-ba07-7b73d853b521/france-entertainment-services-animations-nature-patrimoine-et-santebien-et)