Leisure Development Partner for the UK Leisure Framework 2022-2026

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Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL) are again excited to be engaging with the market with this opportunity. This is an opportunity for a potential development partner to work with Denbighshire Leisure Limited in elevating this next iteration of the Framework to even greater heights than the previous two iterations. It is hoped this opportunity will generate interest within the Market as it is an exciting opportunity. Please also note that DLL are looking for one partner to deliver or manage the delivery of all aspects of the Framework, they are not seeking expressions of interest from organisations who can only deliver one aspect of the services e.g. design only, construct only, finance only etc. This PIN notice is being released to give potential bidders an opportunity to express initial interest in the Framework. It is to provide early engagement with the market and not designed as part of the overarching procurement strategy. All documents relating to the procurement will be issued with the Contract Notice. Lot 1: Following the success of the UK Leisure Framework (2017-2022), Denbighshire Leisure Limited is again seeking to appoint a single contractor as a partner to manage, operate and perform, or procure the performance of all works and services in respect of leisure related building projects. Proposed projects are to include, but not be limited to: Multi-use, single use or any combination of uses of developments ranging from leisure, indoor, outdoor, recreation, theatre, hotels, restaurants, office, museums, spas etc. This Framework will be the third iteration of UK Leisure Framework, and will seek to improve and build upon the successes of the first and second iterations. The previous iterations of the Framework have had an outstanding reputation to date and the selected bidder will need to demonstrate how they will deliver this Framework in partnership with Denbighshire Leisure to achieve even greater successes in the future. The Framework is to be for a period of four years with the potential for extension for a further 2 years on a year by year basis. The Framework will be available to a wider range of clients, and with a wide range of services, than in previous iterations. The Framework will be accessible to a national UK audience, consisting not just of public sector entities, but also the following entities: - Central government departments on a nationwide basis - Public sector arm’s length organisations and other Public Private Partnerships - Private Finance Initiatives as they are coming up for refresh - Third sector clients (e.g. not-for-profit, charities etc.) - Universities - Quasi Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations (Quango’s) / Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB’s) - Non-Ministerial Departments - Ministerial Departments - Agencies and Other Public Bodies - National Governing Bodies - The Fire Service - The Health Service including the Health Trusts - The Ministry of Defence (MoD) - The Police - Schools - Colleges - Academy Trusts The appointed development partner will have significant and demonstrable experience in the leisure, recreation, and multifunctional development market, and in delivering these projects in a ‘turn-key’ package for their clients. The scope of services required under the Framework should be considered significant for the appointed development partner. The successful bidder will not simply be responsible for the delivery of facilities, but they will need to provide the client with: 1. A procurement structure and strategy for their project which gives the client cost certainty before they commit to proceeding with their development and enter into contract. 2. Provide, if necessary, viable routes to finance a project as required by the client. 3. Support the client in the long-term strategic planning of the facility and wider leisure provision to ensure a viable and sustainable facility is developed and managed. 4. The ability to enable the client to develop a business model, giving consideration to the wider community and the provisions that are already available within that arena 5. Provide and pro-actively find marketing opportunities for the Framework and the wider Denbighshire Leisure offer. 6. Deliver and project manage the whole project up to the point of handover to the ultimate client and take on board some of the associated risks. 7. Service an income back to Denbighshire Leisure Limited through its Framework Management processes. Any interested contractors should contact Andy Moreland to discuss further (andy.moreland@denbighshireleisure.co.uk).. The previous iterations of the Framework to date have been hugely successful and past projects can be viewed on the current iterations of the Frameworks website (https://leisureframework.co.uk/case-studies/). Bidders that wish to ask any questions around potentially bidding for the Framework, should contact Andy Moreland on andy.moreland@denbighshireleisure.co.uk.