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Expression of Interest for Gayton Swimming Pool
Derby City Council · Local authority
In brief
Derby City Council has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 30 years, starting 1 June 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 31 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
The Council is looking to secure a local partner to manage and operate Gayton Swimming Pool through a Community Asset Transfer arrangement. Further details can be found in the Information pack which can be downloaded from https://www.eastmidstenders.org/. Please search for: Expression of Interest for Gayton Swimming Pool.
The deadline for the Expression of Interest is 12.00pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 027264-2026
About the buyer
Derby City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
152Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Sculpture Works Ltd1 contract
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From notice 027264-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 25 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.