Official UK procurement notice
SBC 0222 Leisure Services and Active Communities Management Contract
Authority: Stevenage Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionStevenage Borough Council are currently procuring the Leisure and Cultural Services Management Contract based on a competitive procedure with negotiation with the aim of entering into a contract for Lot 1 - Leisure and Cultural Services Contract and Lot 2 - Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre. The documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this procurement should be made via correspondence on the Supply Hertfordshire website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.
CPV: Building and facilities management services · Facilities management services · Hotel meeting and conference services · Recreational, cultural and sporting services · Sport-related services · Sporting services · Sports facilities operation services
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 2 with a published value (£146,000,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 2 and win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1SBC 0222 The Management and Operation Contract for Stevenage Borough Council Leisure and Cultural FacilitiesPlannedLot estimate not published
In summary, Lot 1 will be for the management and operation of Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (including the Gordon Craig Theatre), Stevenage Swimming Centre, Ridlins Athletics Stadium, Outdoor Pitches and Pavilions (bookings only) and maintenance of the Aquapark at Fairlands Valley Park and shall include the development and delivery of a new Active Communities Programme. This Lot will also include the management and operation of a new Leisure and Community Hub Facility which is planned to open in April 2027 and which shall replace Stevenage Swimming Centre and the leisure elements contained within Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. A Market Interest Day is scheduled for late February/early March which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council’s ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process. Details of timings for the Market Interest Day will be provided in due course.
Lot #2SBC 0222 The Management and Operation of Stevenage Golf and Conference CentrePlannedLot estimate not published
Lot 2 will be for the management and operation of Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre only.A Market Interest Day is scheduled for late February/early March which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council’s ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process. Details of timings for the Market Interest Day will be provided in due course.
Lot #3SBC 0222 Leisure and Cultural Services Management ContractCancelledPublished value£126,000,000
The contract is for the operation of the Council owned Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre (including the Gordon Craig Theatre), Stevenage Swimming Centre, Ridlins Athletics Stadium and for maintenance of the Aquapark at Fairlands Valley Park. The contract also includes the administration of bookings for a number of outdoor sports pitches and pavilions and the delivery of a new Active Communities Programme. This Lot will also include the management and operation of a new Leisure and Community Hub facility with an estimated cost of £39m which is planned to open in April 2027 and which shall replace Stevenage Swimming Centre and the leisure elements contained within Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre. A market interest day is due to take place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council's ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process.
Lot #4SBC 0222 Leisure Services and Active Communities Management ContractCancelledPublished value£20,000,000
Lot 2 is the contract for the management and operation of the Council-owned Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre and for the delivery of a Golf Development Programme. A market interest day is due to take place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the facilities in scope, to understand more about the Council's ambitions for the future delivery of the services and to receive further information on the tender process.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Price carries 40 of 40 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 13 Jan 2022, 11:34 GMT
- Last source update
- 25 May 2023, 18:33 BST
- Authority reference
CCD 00975- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-015010- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-030a7eFind a Tender
- Review procedure
The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar days (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a contract before a contract is executed / signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("Regulations") provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England and Wales). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a contract has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the contract ineffective.
Publisher note: The Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage of the procurement process and not to award a contract. The Council nor any person on whose behalf of whom this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this contract, including their associated entities or any other person. To access this procurement opportunity please visit:www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. If you wish to be considered as a bidder you must complete and submit the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) by the closing date and time. Selection questionnaires cannot be uploaded after the closing date and time. Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through the Correspondence areas in the e-Tendering system. If you are experiencing problems with the e-Tendering system, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or telephone +44 114 4070065 for any website / technical questions, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law, including Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the potential supplier considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity or for reasons of confidentiality, then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the potential supplier about such commercially sensitive or confidential information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request, but the decision of the Council in deciding whether an exemption applies is final. The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all companies tendering for this Contract at any time during the procurement process, to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to perform the Contract. The Contracting Authority will require a group of economic operators to whom the contract is awarded to form a legal entity.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 25 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
11 Feb 2022 → 25 May 2023 · 5 dates- Next notice expected11 Feb 2022
- Submission deadline25 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected25 Apr 2022, 00:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Apr 2023, 00:00 BST
- Notice published25 May 2023, 18:33 BST
Notice history
4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Feb 2022- Status changed to active15 Feb 2022, 16:36 GMT
- Procurement method changed15 Feb 2022, 16:36 GMT
- Deadline published: 25 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT15 Feb 2022, 16:36 GMT
- Status changed to complete25 May 2023, 18:33 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not linked to a lot2 awards | |||
| Sports & Leisure Management LtdLot 2 - Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre | £173,888,602 †same award published again · counted once | — | Awarded |
| Sports & Leisure Management LtdLot 1 - Leisure and Cultural Services Contract | £173,888,602 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 2 - Stevenage Golf and Conference Centre · Sports & Leisure Management Ltd
- Signed
- 28 Mar 2023
- Value
- £173,888,602
- Status
- active
Lot 1 - Leisure and Cultural Services Contract · Sports & Leisure Management Ltd
- Signed
- 28 Mar 2023
- Value
- £173,888,602
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court England and WalesReview body
- The Cabinet OfficeReview contact point
- The High Court England and WalesMediation body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Sports and Leisure Management LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria