TENNIS COURT BOOKINGS AND COACHING SERVICES TENDER

North Northamptonshire Council

Published: May 29, 2026

Updated: May 30, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 65,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 22, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a comprehensive tennis court booking and coaching service. The service will support community participation, increase physical activity levels, and deliver high-quality tennis opportunities for all ages and abilities, whilst protecting club access. NNC are looking to appoint a single operator to manage the identified outdoor tennis sites as a business opportunity. The council will give the successful operator license to operate on their behalf; through which the operator can generate income via pay and play, membership fees, coaching programmes and one to one tennis coaching. The provider will be expected to operate in line with national governing body standards and local strategic priorities for leisure, health, inclusion, and community development. NNC fees and charges for court bookings will be agreed and applied. The courts initially identified for outsourced management are Burton Latimer (Kettering), North Park (Kettering) and Ise Lodge (Kettering) within the contract term. Development and refurbishment of the 2 latter sites will require external funding and operator support. The Council is seeking investment from the successful operator to include smart access gates, court booking system and partnership contribution with funding applications. Contract Type: Service Agreement Contract Duration: Initial term of 15 years Services Covered: • Online and/or app-based tennis court bookings • Coaching programmes and structured tennis activities • Community outreach and participation initiatives • Tennis Club support

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 051030-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About North Northamptonshire Council

North Northamptonshire Council has issued 136 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 102 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £65,000 - £65,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 051030-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 22, 2026. You have 23 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by North Northamptonshire Council 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.