PP-10198 Anglian Learning Leisure Management
- Buyer
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Value
- £17,000,000
- Closes
- 27 October 2026
- Where
- Cambridge, the East of England
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Anglian Learning is looking for a company to manage leisure facilities (gyms, sports halls, swimming pools) across 5 secondary schools for 8 years, potentially extending to 10 years. This is a large contract worth £17 million over the full term. The successful bidder will take over from the current in-house team, including some staff with local government pension scheme (LGPS) entitlements.
What the buyer wants
• Manage and operate leisure facilities at 5 secondary schools including sports halls, gyms, and other recreational spaces • Maintain service quality standards and handle existing LGPS staff appropriately under TUPE regulations • Provide detailed plans for leisure management, staffing, and ongoing operations across the full 8-year contract period
Likely requirements
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This is a very large contract (£17 million) requiring significant financial resources, proven track record in leisure management at multiple sites, and the capacity to immediately manage TUPE staff transfers: most small sole traders or small teams will not be able to bid competitively.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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