Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb7-c01f-72a5-8ebf-a08005e82776/operation-and-management-of-queen-elizabeth-leisure-centre-wimborne-dorset closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Operation and Management of Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne, Dorset [Initio Learning Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/initio-learning-trust) Estimated value £10,000,000 Published 5 Jun 2023 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 2023 ## 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 Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne has leisure facilities utilised by the local community. The QELC is currently operated through a community use agreement by Dorset Council, who will be withdrawing from the operation at the end of March 2024. Initio Learning Trust is now seeking to enter into a partnership to operate the Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre (QELC), which is located at the Queen Elizabeth School, from 1 April 2024. The current facilities include 25 metre, 4 lane pool ### Sports Hall ### Squash Court Fitness Suite and Studios ### Secondary Hall ### Artificial Grass Pitch ### Tennis Courts and Athletics Facilities The Trust is inviting tenders from prospective partners to enter into a management contract or other arrangements to invest in, operate and maintain the facility. ### Operation of the sports facilities 10 Year Contract Term with potential to extend for 5 years Full Repair and Renewal responsibilities, but with condition survey works undertaken as indicated in ITT TUPE will apply and existing staff at the School will transfer to the new operator (including Pension requirements). Indicative Procurement Timetable ### Issue of ITT: 5 June 2023 Opportunities for Clarification & Dialogue (including site visits): w/c 12 June & w/c 19 June 2023 Final Date for Clarifications: 5 July 2023 Submission of ITT: 13 July 2023 ### Evaluation: July 2023 ### Contract award: August 2023 Mobilisation: Sept 2023 - March 2024 ### Service Commence: 1 April 2024 Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at [drive.google.com](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15-buTojydb59CJPryRUmXYD1nYrUkmKU?usp=drive_link) Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Read full description ## CPV classification Sports facilities operation services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/541df81e-e31a-404a-b03b-f8954763c801) 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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