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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | North Northamptonshire Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £65,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £78,000 |
| Release Date: | 29 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 22 June 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 12 June 2026 |
| Award Criteria: | The evaluation method will be based on Quality Standard of provision and services. The operator will answer a number of questions to support their application. Potential operators must pass all pass/fail questions in Section 3 to be considered. Quality will make up 100% of the evaluation. |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06a95b |
| Notice Reference: | 051030-2026 |
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The evaluation method will be based on Quality Standard of provision and services. The operator will answer a number of questions to support their application. Potential operators must pass all pass/fail questions in Section 3 to be considered. Quality will make up 100% of the evaluation.
North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide a comprehensive tennis court booking and coaching service. The service will support community participation, increase physical activity levels, and deliver high-quality tennis opportunities for all ages and abilities, whilst protecting club access. NNC are looking to appoint a single operator to manage the identified outdoor tennis sites as a business opportunity. The council will give the successful operator license to operate on their behalf; through which the operator can generate income via pay and play, membership fees, coaching programmes and one to one tennis coaching. The provider will be expected to operate in line with national governing body standards and local strategic priorities for leisure, health, inclusion, and community development. NNC fees and charges for court bookings will be agreed and applied. The courts initially identified for outsourced management are Burton Latimer (Kettering), North Park (Kettering) and Ise Lodge (Kettering) within the contract term. Development and refurbishment of the 2 latter sites will require external funding and operator support. The Council is seeking investment from the successful operator to include smart access gates, court booking system and partnership contribution with funding applications. Contract Type: Service Agreement Contract Duration: Initial term of 15 years Services Covered: • Online and/or app-based tennis court bookings • Coaching programmes and structured tennis activities • Community outreach and participation initiatives • Tennis Club support
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