Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-69e9-72fa-813a-3f7b8cd73984/leisure-management-contract-for-dover-leisure-centre closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Leisure Management Contract for Dover Leisure Centre [Dover District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dover-district-council) Estimated value £5,160,000 to £7,310,000 Published 15 Mar 2017 Deadline Closed 5 May 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Dover District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable contractor for a 12-year management contract for the operation of the new Dover Leisure Centre. The contract will commence on 1st April 2018. A design and build contract for the new centre is being separately procured by the Council in parallel with the management contract. The contract also includes the interim management of the current Dover Leisure Centre for a 12month period until the new centre is ready. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal ([kentbusinessportal.org](https://www.kentbusinessportal.org)) Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT is required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 17:00 on Friday 12th May 2017. ### Questions and Communication Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the discussions facility (once registered). ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d538613b-9773-480a-b0be-5133ae128c89) 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 Dover District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dover-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 · 3 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)