Official UK procurement notice
UK Leisure Framework 2026-2034 Contract Award Notice.
Authority: Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionContract Award Notice for the UK Leisure Framework 2026-2034.
- How the procedure runs: Following a restrictive selection process as detailed in the ITT document and specific questionnaire the shortlisted Tenderers will submit an initial solution following which clarification and dialogue will take place and concluding with the submission of a final tender.
CPV: Advertising and marketing services · Architectural and related services · Business and management consultancy services · Clinic construction work · Computer equipment and supplies · Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants · Excavating and earthmoving work · Financial and insurance services · Industry specific software package · Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment · Investment banking services and related services · Landscape architectural services · +8 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 1 suppliers · 1 bids received (1.0 per place) · 1 appointed (full)
- Framework period
8 yrs · up to 10 yrs from 18 Jun 2026, DLL consider that the 8-year duration is justified due to the initial investment required to support the size of the team required to deliver the broad range of services and specialist advice required. The necessity to have and develop a quality supply chain is essential to the framework and delivering the quality product demanded of it. DLL is of the opinion that allowing the framework to mature, it will enhance and improve the quality of the product and streamline the delivery on subsequent projects. All the above will also generate cost savings over the framework life due to this developed streamlined process. Further, the streamlined process will drive time improvement in the pre-contract process with these matured and aligned supply chain partners. The framework is designed to deliver projects quickly as a result of the experience of the specialist Delivery Partner being sought, conversely it can also deal with long lead funding streams and introduce funding when required.
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
1% of call-off value · Proposed fees are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, and range on a scale - based on project value.
Who may buy through it
Contracting authorities throughout the UK will be able to access the Framework.
Published description of the framework
Details of the Framework are included within the Phase 1 Tender document.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£6,000,000,000
- Economic & financial standing
As per tender document.
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender document.
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).
Published award criteria (2)
- Price: As per tender document.
- Quality: As per tender document.
- Economic & financial standing
As per tender document.
- Technical & professional ability
As per tender document.
- Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “UK Leisure Framework 2026-2034 Contract Award Notice.” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Contracting authorities throughout the UK will be able to access the Framework.
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 18 Dec 2025, 12:51 GMT
- Last source update
- 7 Sept 2026, 15:53 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 18 Jun 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-007315- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f913Find a Tender
- How it runs
Following a restrictive selection process as detailed in the ITT document and specific questionnaire the shortlisted Tenderers will submit an initial solution following which clarification and dialogue will take place and concluding with the submission of a final tender.
- Risks
Whilst there is an expectation the successful bidder will have robust governance, business continuity and risk management arrangements in place, it is recognised that certain external factors could impact the delivery of the contract. These risks are largely outside the direct control of either party but are actively monitored and mitigated wherever possible.
Local and regional risks may include workforce availability challenges, industrial action, local infrastructure disruption, or supplier failure within the regional supply chain. Changes in local authority policy, funding pressures, or community demand could also influence service delivery expectations. It is expected these risks will be mitigated through workforce planning, strong supplier management, contingency arrangements and close engagement with local stakeholders.
National risks include changes in legislation, regulation or public policy that affect employment, health and safety, data protection, or service standards. Economic pressures such as inflation, increased energy costs, or labour market shortages could impact operating costs or resource availability. There is also the potential for national industrial action or public sector reform to affect performance. There is an expectation these risks are attempted to be managed through horizon scanning, flexible financial planning, compliance monitoring, and adaptive service models.
International and global risks include major events such as pandemics, geopolitical instability, war, terrorism, or global supply chain disruption. These events can lead to workforce shortages, increased costs, reduced availability of materials or services, and changes in customer behaviour or demand. Climate-related events and global economic volatility also present longer-term risks. There is an expectation these risks are attempted to be managed through business continuity planning, diversified supply chains, remote and flexible working capability where appropriate, and regular review of emergency response arrangements.
Overall, it is hoped that whilst these risks could impact the contract if they materialise, a proactive and proportionate approach to risk management will help to alleviate them in all but the worst-case scenarios.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 27 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 16 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en, cy
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · Proposed fees are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document, and range on a scale - based on project value.
To be submitted via Sell2Wales: www.sell2wales.gov.wales ↗
Timeline
18 Dec 2025 → 16 Sept 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published312 days ago18 Dec 2025, 12:51 GMT
- Next notice expected287 days ago12 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published272 days ago27 Jan 2026, 17:20 GMT
- Clarification questions by252 days ago16 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends241 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown27 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts131 days ago18 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by130 days ago18 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent50 days ago7 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published49 days ago7 Sept 2026, 15:53 BST
- Standstill ends40 days ago16 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
9 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Dec 2025- Pipeline notice published18 Dec 2025, 12:51 GMTUK1
- Tender notice published27 Jan 2026, 17:20 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active27 Jan 2026, 17:20 GMT
- Procurement method changed27 Jan 2026, 17:20 GMT
- Deadline published: 6 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST27 Jan 2026, 17:20 GMT
- Tender notice published30 Jan 2026, 16:37 GMTUK4
- Deadline moved to 27 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT30 Jan 2026, 16:37 GMT-38 days · was 6 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
- Contract award notice published7 Sept 2026, 15:53 BSTUK6
- Contract signature expected18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Published amendments (1)
Tender clarification document submitted, to provide clarity on tender timeline. Also, reference in the clarification document that queries should be sent through to andy.moreland@dll.co.uk in the first instance.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Leisure ServicesUK Leisure Framework 2026-20341 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2034 · up to 30 Sept 2036Extensions: By agreement between the parties, options to extend the framework period for a further two years as either, two, one-year extensions or a single two-year extension. · Options: Schedule 8 modifications including - the right to additional purchases whilst the contract is valid. Adding additional scope of services that relate to the original scope of service areas and transfer on corporate restructuring. | £6,000,000,000very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | 28 Aug 2026standstill to 16 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Denbighshire County CouncilContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply
Framework contractors & participating bidders
1 commercial party on the notice- Alliance Leisure Services LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (10)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Certificate of Non Collusion
- Bidding documents and specifications Invitation to participate Phase 1 document.
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender Clarification Notice - 30/01/2026
- Bidding documents and specifications Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire
- Bidding documents and specifications Public Sector Bodies able to access UKLF
- Bidding documents and specifications Certificate of Non-Canvassing
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Pipeline notice Pipeline notice on Find a Tender