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Tender: Management and Operation of Derby Arena (incl. Café 42) and Springwood Leisure Centre – Derby City Council

Released 10 months ago

Closed13 Feb 2026

Est. valueEstimate£290K to £40.5M

LocationEast Midlands

AgencyDERBY CITY COUNCIL

SourceContracts Finder

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 13 Feb 2026

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Derby City Council is seeking a supplier to manage and operate Derby Arena (including Café 42) and Springwood Leisure Centre, securing a long-term partnership with an experienced operator to deliver financial stability, capital and planned lifecycle investment, increased participation (including among residents less likely to use leisure centres), and improved wellbeing while maximising Derby Arena’s role as a regional, national and international sports venue. The procurement is not divided into lots and aims to secure the most advantageous tender that meets the Authority’s strategic outcomes and maximises payment to the Authority. The anticipated contract commencement is April 2027, with an estimated value of £82m–£98.4m over the maximum 20-year term; the full term includes up to 10 years of extensions (one 4-year and two 3-year options in total) and the right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

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