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Published 10 Nov 2025, 11:43 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Deed of Variation of Leisure Operating Contract

Official notice

Authority: Dacorum Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Awarded value£56,700,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 29 Mar 2018no call for competition
Awarded to Sports & Leisure Management Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Dacorum Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation with Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM) in relation to the Leisure Operating Contract dated 29 March 2018 in order to appoint SLM as the Council's agent in delivering the leisure services at the Council's core leisure centre facilities.

The core leisure centre facilities include:

  • Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre
  • Berkhamsted Leisure Centre
  • Jarman Park Athletics Ground

CPV: Recreational, cultural and sporting services · Sports facilities operation services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Dacorum Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation with…

Dacorum Borough Council (the Council) intends to enter into a deed of variation with Sports and Leisure Management Limited (SLM) in relation to the Leisure Operating Contract (Contract) dated 29 March 2018 in order to appoint SLM as the Council's agent in delivering the leisure services at the Council's core leisure centre facilities.

The core leisure centre facilities include:

  • Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre
  • Berkhamsted Leisure Centre
  • Jarman Park Athletics Ground
Delivery: East of England

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0023 Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/23/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
10 Nov 2025, 11:43 GMT
Last source update
10 Nov 2025, 11:43 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-072334
Classification (CPV)
Recreational, cultural and sporting servicesSports facilities operation services
Delivery area
East of England (UKH2)
Official registry OCID
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Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

The Council appointed SLM to provide the leisure services pursuant to the Contract and Leases for the management and operation of the Council's three leisure centres.

The Contract Period is 10 years from 29 March 2018 with a 5-year possible extension.

The Council intends to enter a deed of variation with SLM to modify the Contract to appoint SLM as the Council's Agent.

The Deed of Variation will set out the scope of the agency appointment and the extent to which SLM will act as the Council's agent. SLM shall be appointed as the Council's Agent to provide the leisure services and maintenance of the Council's facilities but shall continue to carry out other services (specifically, the provision of food, beverages and retail services) as an outsourced supplier to the Council.

The Deed of Variation does not materially alter the risk position of the parties.

The Agent shall receive a variable management fee and reimbursement for its operating costs in providing the agency services.

The Council is guaranteed a Guaranteed Minimum Return of the revenue received each year on the Council's behalf having regard to the operating costs and management fee payable to the Agent.

The Agent shall have a licence to occupy each of the Council's facilities.

Publisher note: The Council appointed SLM to provide the leisure services pursuant to the Contract and Leases for the management and operation of the Council's three leisure centres. The Contract Period is 10 years from 29 March 2018 with a 5-year possible extension. The Council intends to enter a deed of variation with SLM to modify the Contract to appoint SLM as the Council's Agent. The Deed of Variation will set out the scope of the agency appointment and the extent to which SLM will act as the Council's agent. SLM shall be appointed as the Council's Agent to provide the leisure services and maintenance of the Council's facilities but shall continue to carry out other services (specifically, the provision of food, beverages and retail services) as an outsourced supplier to the Council. The Deed of Variation does not materially alter the risk position of the parties. The Agent shall receive a variable management fee and reimbursement for its operating costs in providing the agency services. The Council is guaranteed a Guaranteed Minimum Return of the revenue received each year on the Council's behalf having regard to the operating costs and management fee payable to the Agent. The Agent shall have a licence to occupy each of the Council's facilities.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £56,700,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 29 Mar 2018
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Sports & Leisure Management Ltd£56,700,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Dacorum Borough Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, East of England, HP11DNContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court, LondonReview body London

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.