AwardedAwarded 23 September 2026
Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf
Bath & North East Somerset Council · Local authority
In brief
Bath & North East Somerset Council awarded leisure and events work to The Short Game Co. Limited on 23 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,500,000 including VAT.
The contract runs for 10 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 November 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
***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION***
Bath & North East Somerset Council is awarding a contract for the operation and management of Royal Victoria Park Golf and Footgolf Site under a concession contract. The successful operator will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive, financially sustainable service aligned to Council priorities for parks, heritage, and wellbeing.
The facilities include a payment kiosk (small shop) and toilets, and it is located centrally with high public footfall, but with only one car parking space on site.
The site is well located to benefit from visitors attending the nearby Royal Victoria Park. The public footpaths (Cotswold Way) and mature trees impact the ability to develop the site further.
The operator will be required to maintain and operate the facility with the aim of providing activity or activities that support the Councils required outcomes, whilst removing any financial burden to the council relating to this site. This is a key outcome requirement of this concession contract. The council would be willing to advise on potential external funding opportunities from grant, section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Short Game Co. Limited (SME) 1 bid received | £1,200,000 | Awarded 23 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 030940-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 070075-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 070106-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 091291-2026
About the buyer
Bath & North East Somerset CouncilLast 12 months
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94Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
- Bath Arts Collective CIC1 contract
- G.C.D. Enterprises Limited1 contract
- The Short Game Co. Limited1 contract
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From notice 030940-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 April 2026, last updated 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.