AwardedAwarded 17 June 2026
DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract
Dacorum Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Dacorum Borough Council awarded leisure and events work to Absolutely Together on 17 June 2026.
The notice gives a value of £30,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 15 years, up to 25 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2026.
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What the notice says
Dacorum Borough Council (“the Council”) wishes to select and appoint a suitable Provider for the management of Little Hay Golf Complex (“LHGC”) and invites prospective Providers to submit a Tender to meet the Council’s requirements.
LHGC is an established public golf facility located in Dacorum, offering a range of opportunities for both traditional golfers and the wider community.
The Complex first opened in 1977 and has grown significantly over the years.
It has thriving and friendly seniors, ladies, juniors and men’s sections. With many mixed competitions played throughout the year, golfers from all sections have an opportunity to share their love of golf.
In June 2025, LHGC was awarded ‘Highly Recommended’ status for 2025 by Golfshake, one of the leading independent golf course review platforms in the UK and Europe.
LHGC includes the following facilities:
• 18-hole golf course
• 23-bay floodlit driving range
• 6-hole pitch and put course
• FootGolf
• Disc Golf
• Clubhouse (including bar and restaurant)
• Greenskeeper shed
The course has been leased to Absolutely Together since 2021, having previously been managed by Dacorum Sports Trust. This lease expires on 31 August 2026, and the Council are seeking a long-term operator on a leisure management contract basis rather than a lease.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Absolutely Together 3 bids received | £3,000,000 | Awarded 17 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076017-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 065000-2026
About the buyer
Dacorum Borough CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 076017-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 21 November 2025, last updated 10 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.