Award of Leisure Facilities Management and Physical Activity Services Contract to Freedom Leisure
Welland Procurement Unit · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Leisure Facilities Management and Physical Activity Services Contract to Freedom Leisure
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£45,000,000.00
SupplierFreedom Leisure
AgencyWelland Procurement Unit
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5y 5mo15y term, 64% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expires 30 Mar 2032
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Welland Procurement Unit awarded a contract to Freedom Leisure for the management of East Northamptonshire Council's leisure facilities and the development of physical activity outreach services.
The contract, valued at £45,000,000, commenced on 1 April 2017 and covers a whole-network transfer of three leisure facilities on a leasehold basis for a 10-year term, with possible extension options.
The scope includes delivering leisure and physical activity services that contribute to the Council's health and well-being priorities and creating a sport and physical activity outreach service, while reducing the Council's leisure subsidy and liabilities.
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