Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Central Bedfordshire Leisure Management Contract to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd

Awarded 01 Apr 2023

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Awarded01 Apr 2023
Value£4,010,618.00
SupplierSports and Leisure Management Ltd
AgencyCentral Bedfordshire Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6y 5mo10y term, 36% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2023Expires 31 Mar 2033

About

Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd for the management of multiple leisure facilities, including The Dunstable Centre, Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, The Grove Theatre, Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Saxon Pool & Leisure Centre, Flitwick Leisure Centre, and Sandy Sports Centre (including the Jenkins Pavilion).

The contract is for a 10-year term commencing in Q2 2023, with an option to extend by up to 5 years at the Council's discretion.

The contract value is £4,010,618.

The agreement also includes the potential replacement of Sandy, Tiddenfoot, and Houghton Regis facilities during the contract term, and the Council may choose to include the management of Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre.

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