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TD2317 - Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres
Derby City Council · Local authority
In brief
Derby City Council was looking for suppliers for leisure and events work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
The estimated value is £82,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 10 years, up to 20 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
The Authority is undertaking a Procurement for the "Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres" The Scope of the Contract will include the management of: - Derby Arena (including Café 42) - Springwood Leisure Centre This procurement is not divided into Lots. The Council does not consider that subdivision into lots would be appropriate, as this could risk tendering the execution of the Contract excessively technically difficult or expensive, and the need to coordinate different operators for the lots could seriously risk undermining the proper performance of the Contract and achievement of the Services' outcomes. The objective of the procurement will be to secure the most…Read the full description
The Authority is undertaking a Procurement for the "Management of Derby City Council Leisure Centres"
The Scope of the Contract will include the management of:
- Derby Arena (including Café 42)
- Springwood Leisure Centre
This procurement is not divided into Lots. The Council does not consider that subdivision into lots would be appropriate, as this could risk tendering the execution of the Contract excessively technically difficult or expensive, and the need to coordinate different operators for the lots could seriously risk undermining the proper performance of the Contract and achievement of the Services' outcomes.
The objective of the procurement will be to secure the most advantageous tender considering the Authority's strategic outcomes whilst maximising the payment to the Authority.
In undertaking this procurement, the Authority wishes to achieve the following outcomes:
• Establish a long-term partnership with an experienced operator
• Financial stability for the Centres through reduced costs and increased income due to a more commercial approach
• Capital investment by the Operator for backlog maintenance and future works at the facilities
• Planned and funded lifecycle investment, given age of facilities and future requirements
• Increased participation of the Centres
• Increased participation by those residents who are normally less likely to use a leisure centre
• Promotion of improved wellbeing for residents
• Positive impact on reducing physical activity and health inequality in the City
• Maximise Derby Arena's primary focus as a regional, national, and international, sports venue that supports the City's sporting aspirations.
It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in April 2027.
The estimated value of the contract over the maximum 20 year term is between £82m-£98.4m. This has been calculated based on the total turnover estimated to be generated by the Operator at the Leisure Centres over the maximum 20 year term.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 075836-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 002024-2026
About the buyer
Derby City CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
152Awards
92Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events
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From notice 075836-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 20 November 2025, last updated 9 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.