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MTCBC Leisure Services · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdConcessionLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Concession value (operator's revenue)£28,000,000operator revenue, not the authority's budget · 1 value update
Submissions closed 17 Apr 2026
Next notice expected 1 Dec 2025
Contract term 15 yrsends 31 Mar 2042 · up to 31 Mar 2047 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn ymgymryd â chaffael mawr i sicrhau partner cyflenwi hirdymor ar gyfer ei wasanaethau hamdden. Bydd y contract yn cwmpasu rheoli a gweithredu Canolfan Hamdden Merthyr Tudful, Canolfan Gymunedol Aberfan a Dyffryn Merthyr (gan gynnwys cae 3G Grove), a chaffi, pad sblash a chyrtiau tenis Parc Cyfarthfa. Mae'r Cyngor yn bwriadu i'r trefniadau newydd gefnogi nodau strategol craidd gan gynnwys gwella iechyd a lles, lleihau anghydraddoldebau, cryfhau cymunedau a chyfrannu tuag at ymrwymiadau sero net.

Mae'r caffael yn cael ei redeg fel Gweithdrefn Hyblyg Gystadleuol o dan Ddeddf Caffael 2023 a Rheoliadau Caffael Cymru 2024. Bydd y Cyngor yn profi Contract Gweithredu Hamdden traddodiadol (LOC) a model asiantaeth amgen trwy gynigion amrywiol gorfodol. Disgwylir i'r contract ddechrau ar 1 Ebrill 2027, gyda thymor cychwynnol o 10 mlynedd a dau opsiwn estyniad o hyd at bum mlynedd yr un, gan alluogi uchafswm cyfnod o 20 mlynedd.

Bydd y gweithredwr hefyd yn darparu rhaglenni a ariennir gan grant fel y Cynllun Cenedlaethol Atgyfeirio Ymarfer Corff (NERS) a'r Fenter Nofio Am Ddim, sy'n cyd-fynd â blaenoriaethau iechyd cenedlaethol. Yn ogystal, gall y Cyngor gynnwys gwasanaeth cymdogaeth Cymunedau Actif, wedi'i gynllunio i dargedu trigolion llai egnïol ac ehangu cyfleoedd gweithgarwch corfforol y tu hwnt i'r brif ystâd hamdden.

Mae'r caffael hwn yn cynrychioli buddsoddiad strategol allweddol yn nyfodol hamdden, lles a gwasanaethau cymunedol ledled Merthyr Tudful. Bydd yn ofynnol i'r gweithredwr llwyddiannus nid yn unig redeg cyfleusterau o ansawdd uchel ond cyfrannu'n ystyrlon at amcanion iechyd, cymdeithasol, amgylcheddol ac economaidd ehangach. Bydd cydbwysedd cryf rhwng cynaliadwyedd masnachol, ffocws cymunedol a gweithio partneriaeth hirdymor yn hanfodol i gyflawni uchelgeisiau'r Cyngor ar gyfer bwrdeistref sirol iachach a mwy egnïol.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is undertaking a major procurement to secure a long term delivery partner for its leisure services. The contract will cover the management and operation of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre (including the Grove 3G pitch), and the Cyfarthfa Park café, splash pad and tennis courts. The Council intends for the new arrangements to support core strategic goals including improving health and wellbeing, reducing inequalities, strengthening communities and contributing towards net zero commitments.

The procurement is being run as a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Welsh Procurement Regulations 2024. The Council will test both a traditional Leisure Operating Contract (LOC) and an alternative agency model through mandatory variant bids. The contract is scheduled to begin on 1 April 2027, with an initial term of 10 years and two extension options of up to five years each, enabling a maximum 20 year period.

The operator will also deliver grant funded programmes such as the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) and the Free Swimming Initiative, aligning with national health priorities. In addition, the Council may include an Active Communities neighbourhood based service, designed to target less active residents and expand physical activity opportunities beyond the main leisure estate.

This procurement represents a key strategic investment in the future of leisure, wellbeing and community services across Merthyr Tydfil. The successful operator will be required not only to run high quality facilities but to contribute meaningfully to wider health, social, environmental and economic objectives. A strong balance between commercial sustainability, community focus and long term partnership working will be essential to delivering the Council’s ambitions for a healthier and more active county borough.

  • How the procedure runs: Mae gweithdrefn fesul cam wedi'i dyfeisio sy'n cynnwys hyd at bedwar cam. Yn unol ag Adran 24 PA2023, mae'r Awdurdod Contractio yn cadw'r hawl i fireinio'r maen prawf dyfarnu ar gyfer y caffael hwn, fel y nodir yn Adran 7, fel rhan o'r weithdrefn hyblyg gystadleuol hon, a gall hyn gynnwys mireinio'r arwydd o bwysigrwydd cymharol y meini prawf dyfarnu. Caiff yr Awdurdod Contractio hefyd addasu'r caffael yn unol â darpariaethau Adran 31 PA 2023. A staged procedure has been devised consisting of up to four stages. Pursuant to Section 24 PA2023, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to refine the award criterion for this procurement, as set out in Section 7, as part of this competitive flexible procedure, and this may include refining the indication of the relative importance of the award criteria. The Contracting Authority may also modify the procurement in accordance with the provisions of Section 31 PA 2023.

CPV: Recreational, cultural and sporting services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 15 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£28,000,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2042 (15 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2047 with extensionsValue: £28,000,000 exc. VAT · £33,600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Bydd opsiynau ar gyfer estyniadau - tymor 10 mlynedd gyda dau estyniad o gyfnodau 5 mlynedd a thymor 15 mlynedd gydag estyniad 5 mlynedd. Uchafswm tymor y contract yw 20 mlynedd There will be options for extensions - 10 year term with two extensions of 5 year periods and a 15 year term with a 5 year extension. Maximum contract term is 20 yearsSecond stage: up to 4 candidates invited to tender
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Wedi'i gynnwys mewn dogfennau caffael

    Contained in Procurement Documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    Wedi'i gynnwys mewn dogfennau caffael

    Contained in Procurement Documents

  • Condition of participation

    Wedi'i gynnwys mewn dogfennau caffael

    Contained in Procurement documents

    shortlisting

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Ansawdd y gwasanaeth Service Quality
  • Datblygu Cyfleusterau Facility Development
  • Gwasanaeth Lles Gweithredol Active Wellbeing Service
  • Datblygu Rhaglen Programme Development
  • Rheoli Asedau Asset Management
  • Cynaliadwyedd Sustainability
  • Marchnata Marketing
  • Staffio, Hyfforddiant a Datblygu Staffing, Training and Development
  • Monitro Perfformiad Performance Monitoring
  • Lles Wellbeing
Conditions of participation3
  • Economic & financial standing

    Wedi'i gynnwys mewn dogfennau caffael

    Contained in Procurement Documents

  • Technical & professional ability

    Wedi'i gynnwys mewn dogfennau caffael

    Contained in Procurement Documents

  • Condition of participation

    Wedi'i gynnwys mewn dogfennau caffael

    Contained in Procurement documents

    shortlisting

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
ConcessionLight touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Apr 2025, 15:35 BST
Last source update
13 Mar 2026, 07:51 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 4 Dec 2026
Authority reference
MTCBC/LS/2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-022637
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL15)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505c9 Find a Tender
How it runs

Mae gweithdrefn fesul cam wedi'i dyfeisio sy'n cynnwys hyd at bedwar cam. Yn unol ag Adran 24 PA2023, mae'r Awdurdod Contractio yn cadw'r hawl i fireinio'r maen prawf dyfarnu ar gyfer y caffael hwn, fel y nodir yn Adran 7, fel rhan o'r weithdrefn hyblyg gystadleuol hon, a gall hyn gynnwys mireinio'r arwydd o bwysigrwydd cymharol y meini prawf dyfarnu. Caiff yr Awdurdod Contractio hefyd addasu'r caffael yn unol â darpariaethau Adran 31 PA 2023.

A staged procedure has been devised consisting of up to four stages. Pursuant to Section 24 PA2023, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to refine the award criterion for this procurement, as set out in Section 7, as part of this competitive flexible procedure, and this may include refining the indication of the relative importance of the award criteria. The Contracting Authority may also modify the procurement in accordance with the provisions of Section 31 PA 2023.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Requests to participate (first stage)
17 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission deadline
17 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
3 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en, cy
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Apr 2025 → 1 Apr 2027 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    22 Apr 2025, 15:35 BST
  2. Next notice expected330 days ago
    1 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  3. Tender notice published228 days ago
    13 Mar 2026, 07:51 GMT
  4. Clarification questions by207 days ago
    3 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
  5. Submission deadline193 days ago
    17 Apr 2026, 12:00 BST
  6. Today
    28 Oct 2026
  7. Award decision expected byin 37 days
    4 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract startsin 154 days
    1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Apr 2025
  1. Pipeline notice published
    22 Apr 2025, 15:35 BST
    UK1
  2. Tender notice published
    13 Mar 2026, 07:51 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £28,000,000
    13 Mar 2026, 07:51 GMT
    was £15,000,000
  4. Status changed to active
    13 Mar 2026, 07:51 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    13 Mar 2026, 07:51 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PPMD-1137-QDJJ Canolfan Ddinesig Civic Centre, Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, CF47 8ANContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationsAccess: Bydd dogfennau'n cael eu darparu ar y porth e-dendro ar adeg eu cyhoeddi Documents will be provided on the e-tendering portal at the time of publication

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Pipeline notice planningPipeline noticeUK1Pipeline notice on Find a Tender