Sports facilities operation services

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Harborough District Council is assessing the market for development and operation of its Leisure Centre Facilities and is conducting market consultations with a view to preparing the procurement and informing economic operators of their procurement plans and requirements. The Council intends to identify an appropriate partner organisation (or organisations) to invest in, develop and manage the facilities and services on its behalf, to ensure they continue to run cost effectively, are sustainable and remain inclusive and accessible to its customers. The Council has reviewed the future delivery of the services and facilities within the Leisure portfolio including alternative management options. The Council has identified its preferred option to procure a future contract as follows: — A new build facility in Market Harborough to replace the existing, including new pool, sports hall, health and fitness and ancillary facilities; — Refurbishment of Lutterworth Sports Centre to improve the services offered. A Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) approach is the preferred procurement route, however, the market consultation is intended to enable the Council to consider future delivery of leisure services fully and to explore the DBOM option further. A memorandum of information is available to interested parties and seeking responses for consultation.