Management and operation of sports, leisure, golf and high ropes adventure facilities

Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council require one or two operators to deliver leisure services across four high quality leisure centres and one golf course and High Ropes Adventure Centre. Taunton Deane and West Somerset Council are seeking Secretary of State approval for the creation of a New Council entity. Should legislation be implemented to provide for Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council becoming a single new council then the contract will be transferred or novated to the newly formed Council. The contract will be for an initial period of 10 years and 8 months, with options to extend for up to a further 10 year period consisting of any number of periods, bringing the potential contract period to 20 years and 8 months. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 includes the four leisure centres and Lot 2 the golf course and high ropes adventure centre. Potential providers wishing to tender may bid for one or both Lots. Potential providers bidding for Lot 1 must also bid for Lot 2. Potential providers bidding for Lot 2, may bid for Lot 2 alone.There is a bidders Open Day being held on Thursday 12th April 2018. Interested parties should confirm their attendance by Monday 9th April 2018, including the number of people attending (2 maximum) and their job titles. Please email details to Julie Watson at J.Watson@tauntondeane.gov.uk .