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Leisure Services Operating Contract

Cumberland Council · Local authority

In brief

Cumberland Council awarded leisure and events work to Sport and Leisure Management Limited on 2 April 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The Authority is seeking to procure a specialist leisure operator to operate, maintain and deliver leisure services, as set out in the Tender Notice, Specification, Contract and supporting procurement documents provided on the procurement portal. The Authority is seeking Suppliers with suitable experience to operate and maintain the facilities on behalf of the Authority. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and strategic organisation to develop a vision for the further enhancement to the delivery of leisure services in Cumberland. The Authority's expectation is that this opportunity will suit sector specialists with the capability of self-operating all required elements of the service (e.g., sport and leisure service delivery and technical and facilities management) but will be prepared to consider and assess any mixed economy bid that may involve sub-contracting certain elements with the Authority's consent. The Council is seeking bids at Initial Tender ('ISIT') stage through appropriately qualified and experienced operators of facilities that can deliver community health and wellbeing outcomes through the operation of services. This Tender is split into two Lots and Suppliers must bid for both lots.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1——
Lot 2——

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Sport and Leisure Management LimitedLot 1, Lot 2£2,980,000
Awarded 6 January 2026
2 April 2026 to 31 March 2036

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

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 001673-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 040710-2026

About the buyer

Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice 001673-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 January 2026, last updated 1 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.