Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c96-9d28-70d4-999e-025001b939fd/soft-market-testing-rutland-county-council-leisure-centre-management-contract pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SOFT MARKET TESTING Rutland County Council Leisure Centre Management Contract [Rutland County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/rutland-county-council) Pays 93% within 30 days Estimated value £5,000,000 to £6,000,000 Published 3 Feb 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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 THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION TO TENDER. THIS DOES NOT COMMIT THE COUNCIL TO A PROCUREMENT PROCESS OR CONTRACT FOR THIS REQUIREMENT Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from the leisure industry. The scope of this requirement will consist of the management of the community element of a dual use community and college dry leisure centre, with 60 station fitness suite, 8 court sports hall, studios, outdoor playing pitches and all associated facilities including changing rooms, reception, booking etc. All costs are to be met by revenue generated by the contract. The Council is especially keen to explore: • Contract options and delivery models, working with the co-located College (the landlord) • Incentivisation of the delivery • The implications of the government's drive for social value and carbon neutral operation • Ensuring the contract is revenue generating / nil cost to the Council and College The Council's intention is to undertake a compliant procurement exercise and advertise through "Find a Tender", for a Leisure Centre Management contract. The operational service delivery elements are expected to commence on 01 April 2023. Responses should be submitted via ProContract [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) ([eastmidstenders.org](http://www.eastmidstenders.org)) by 12:00noon on 04/03/2022. Clarification questions must be submitted via ProContract [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org). ([eastmidstenders.org](http://www.eastmidstenders.org)) by 12:00noon on 18/02/2022. Please note that participation (or lack of) will not (dis)advantage any potential bidder for future tender opportunities. Read full description ## CPV classification Sports facilities operation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/75b0491f-bada-4a18-a44e-833ae487bc63) 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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