East Herts Council are currently procuring a supplier based on a competitive procedure with negotiation with the aim of entering into a management and operating contract for the Council's leisure facilities. The documents can be accessed from the My Tenders area of the Supply Hertfordshire website and selecting the View Details button of this project. Please note the deadline for returns and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this quote should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

East Herts Council is procuring a supplier based on a competitive procedure with negotiation with the aim of entering into a management and operating contract for the authority's leisure facilities. The current operating contract has been in place since 2008 and will expire on the 31.12.2019. Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre (Bishops Stortford) has surpassed the life span originally expected and is now in need of replacement and closure. The Council is procuring a separate design and build project that will deliver a replacement leisure centre which is anticipated to open in 2021. The new facility will be build adjacent to the current facility, enabling a seamless transfer following which the old facility will be demolished. There is a joint use centre; Leventhorpe (Sawbridgeworth), to the south of Bishop's Stortford, which is likely to see a decline in participation once the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre is open. The Council and school wish to discuss the sustainability of the centre with suppliers as part of the procurement process, but at this stage it is included within the scope of the contract. The Council is also procuring a design and build refurbishment of Hartham Leisure Centre (Hertford) that will require keeping part of the facility open for public use whilst the construction works take place. The programme for this work has yet to be established but it is expected that works will be completed in 2021. The joint use centre, Fanshawe part of Chauncy School, is just outside Hertford (Ware). The school is currently exploring a local delivery approach led by the school in partnership with Ware swimming club to manage this facility, however, the school and Council are keeping this management option under review and may wish to discuss it further with suppliers as part of the procurement process. Currently it is included within the scope of the contract. The Council also manages a further Joint use facility; Ward Freman in Buntingford and this is within the scope of the contract. The Council wishes the supplier to undertake modifications, including investment to enlarge the centre's gym, which will be funded by the Council.