Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-4c1c-70cf-a8cd-8a40fb859b59/soft-market-testing-exercise-for-the-delivery-of-golf-and-golf-related-activitie closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SOFT market testing exercise for the delivery of GOLF and GOLF related activities at kingsway GOLF course [North Lincolnshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-lincolnshire-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 23 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Sept 2016 ## 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. - 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 North Lincolnshire Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise to help it determine the best way to deliver golf and golf related activities at Kingsway Golf Course. Until July 2016 the council engaged a PGA qualified golf professional to deliver services at both Normanby Hall and Kingsway Golf Courses. The council has decided to seek to engage golf professional services for Normanby Hall Golf Course only. The council is keen to investigate possible options for alternative delivery models at Kingsway Golf Course. It is the council's aim that any future appointed supplier / contractor will deliver the best mix of:- Competiveness Demonstrate value for money Customer satisfaction and quality Ability to supply items as required The council intends to procure new arrangements to replace the existing arrangements by 1 Apr 17. The council would like to understand and assess relevant market interest and capability to deliver golf and golf related services at Kingsway Golf course. Please note this is not a formal procurement exercise. The deadline for the submission of RFI responses is 12 noon 26 September 2016. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Please note this is a soft market testing exercise and as such is not a formal procurement process and will not result in a contract between the council or any supplier. Future procurement processes will be advertised via [yortender.co.uk](http://www.yortender.co.uk). Read full description ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/14213474-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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. 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