AwardedAwarded 31 March 2026

Leisure Services

Cannock Chase District Council · Local authority

In brief

Cannock Chase District Council awarded leisure and events work to Sport and Leisure Management Limited on 31 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £60,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 years, up to 15 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

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.

What the notice says

Cannock Chase District Council are recommissioning their Leisure Services. The services include the management of the Council's leisure facilities, provision of activities and programmes within the facilities to support residents to be more active. The scope of services shall include: Chase Leisure Centre Rugeley Leisure Centre Fives' Pavilion and Sports Ground Cannock Park Golf Course The service will compromise management of these facilities. These facilities will also be expected to support the Council's wellbeing provision which includes a varied programme of activities and active wellbeing services for residents, workers and visitors to the District.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Sport and Leisure Management Limited
3 bids received
£60,000,000
Awarded 5 December 2025
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2036

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 063039-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 063514-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 079952-2025
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 039203-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

9

Awards

8

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    Arts Council EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestResearch and development, Training

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £15kestimated
  2. Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA

    Cheshire East CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £180kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  4. Gardening and Landscaping Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Filton Festival 2027

    Filton Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £28kestimated

From notice 063039-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 29 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.