Management of Rother District Council's Leisure Centre Portfolio
Rother District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedManagement of Rother District Council's Leisure Centre Portfolio
Awarded 31 Mar 2016
Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£4,700,000.00
AgencyRother District Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 9y 5mo20y term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expires 30 Mar 2036
About
Rother District Council awarded a contract to Wealden Leisure Ltd, t/a Freedom Leisure, for the management of its sports and leisure facility portfolio, including Bexhill Leisure Pool, Bexhill Leisure Centre, and Rye Sports Centre.
The arrangement for both Bexhill sites is for 30 months with an optional extension of a further 30 months, while the contract period for Rye Sports Centre is 10 years with an optional extension of a further 10 years.
The Council is currently reviewing options for a new Leisure Centre in Bexhill.
The contract value is AUD 4,700,000.
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