NUN - Leisure Management Operator Services - AWARD

Nuneaton and Bedworth BC (NUN)

Published: Apr 1, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Sports & Leisure Management Ltd — €53,500,000

About This Opportunity

Award by Nuneaton and Bedworth BC (NUN) (United Kingdom, tourism): NUN - Leisure Management. Awarded to Sports & Leisure Management Ltd (EUR 53.5M, Mar 2026).

This is a services contract in the tourism and hospitality sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the tourism and hospitality sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Council is seeking to procure an Economic Operator for the management and operation of sport facilities such as Bedworth Physical Activity Hub, Pingles Leisure Centre and Jubilee in Nuneaton and Bedworth borough.
The Council is targeting the appoint of an Economic Operator in 2025 for a period of 15 years (10 year initial term with an option to extend for 5 years).
The Council intends to undertake a procurement process in line with the Concession Contract Regulations 2016. Whilst this service falls within the Light Touch Regime, the Council will be undertaking the procurement via the Find a Tender Service (FTS) and applying the principle of the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Please note, the Council issued a F23: Social and other specific services - concessions (prior information notice) in March 2024. Notice Reference: 2024/S 000-008913
Find a Tender - F24: Concession notice - Notice reference: 2024/S 000-013153 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013153-2024?
Contracts Finder - Opportunity Notice - https: //www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5bc13f-d076-4df8-b6b2-082cd2201b59 -
For full details regarding the procurement, including the specification and proposed contract, please see the published procurement pack.. CPV: Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92000000). Procedure: Negotiated procedure

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 1, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: IT-208-19035-NUN - 19035 - AWARD. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference IT-208-19035-NUN - 19035 - AWARD when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Sports & Leisure Management Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Nuneaton and Bedworth BC (NUN) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Sports & Leisure Management Ltd was awarded the contract for €53,500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.