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# Padel Opportunity

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/padel-opportunity-ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Mid Devon District Council: "Padel Opportunity". Published status: active. Concession Value: £1,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 13 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Mid Devon District Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/mid-devon-district-council-ons-e07000042)
- **Concession Value (operator's expected revenue):** £1,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 13 August 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Sports facilities operation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK4
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/padel-opportunity-ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/padel-opportunity-ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Tender documents are accessible via www.advantageswtenders.co.uk All expressions of interest are to be made via www.advantageswtenders.co.uk All questions or enquiries regarding the tender are to be asked via the messaging function within the opportunity through www.advantageswtenders.co.uk

## Description
Mid Devon District Council (the Council) is seeking bids from qualified commercial operators to finance, design, build, finance, operate, and maintain a Padel Sports Centre located on AuthorityCouncil-owned land. The successful bidder will enter into a commercial lease agreement with and operate the facility at their own commercial risk. The project aims to expand high-quality active leisure provision, maximise commercial income opportunities, and deliver a sustainable long-term facility that enhances community participation in sport. With a membership base of over 7000, Active Mid Devon has an established footfall of prospective players. The appointed Operator will be required to finance, design, and construct a padel facility that meets relevant national and international governing body standards, including guidance from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The Operator will run the facility at its own commercial risk, covering all operational, maintenance, staffing, and marketing responsibilities. The Operator must also promote participation and ensure equitable community access in keeping with the vision and values of Active Mid Devon.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 92610000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,500,000

- **Contract Period:** 30/09/2026 to 30/09/2041
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F066553-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-15T08:20:31.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T05:34:23.335Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86