Leisure Development Partner for the UK Leisure Framework 2022-2026

Description

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: DLL is renewing its UK Leisure Framework and seeking a Single Delivery Partner or well managed consortia who are prepared to establish a JV or other entity as a single point of contact to Manage and deliver the Framework. The appointed developer will be a leisure led specialist who has a successful and demonstrable track record of delivery of Leisure, Recreational, Multi-Use Leisure, Hotel, and Café, Bar, Theatre, Spa and Wellbeing focused centers. The scope of services deliverable under this framework are: Concept to cost certainty for client’s calling off from the Framework Feasibility and Business Planning Supply chain leverage Speed of Delivery Project Management Operations and Marketing Support Risk Transfer Track record of Successful delivery Reduced tendering costs The Framework can provide where required as part of the project deal: Feasibility studies and business planning Design management Design services Construction Sourcing of and provision of Private financing option Marketing, Branding and Sales Development. Provision of Equipment and Services such as: Sales and marketing management to include Impact sales teams Marketing campaign Brand development Staff Training Digital Marketing Mystery shopping Equipment: Under the Framework Leisure Operators may purchase leisure equipment: Health and Fitness Equipment Play, Climbing, Toning Equipment Office and Leisure furniture Drowning detection IT solutions Signage Food and Beverages. In terms of DLL expectations from its Partner DLL is seeking: a. To pro-actively and robustly manage the Framework delivery, b. Marketing, Promoting and Developing the Framework, ensuring that the success of the Framework is progressive and that clear marketing strategies and objectives are agreed, delivered, and beaten. c. Liaise with DLL on a regular basis to develop the Framework, reporting on Project Progress. d. Pro-actively market the framework and seek development and project delivery opportunities, promoting DLL and the framework. e. Service an income back to DLL through its framework management processes; and f. Manage client engagement through the term of the Framework, through construction and beyond into the defect period. To act as employer in relation to any construction project on behalf of the Client and therefore managed at practical completion, and through the defects liability period and beyond to ensure the quality of the build, and framework services. For the Project Client: g. Providing a procurement strategy for the client project which gives the client cost certainty before they commit to proceeding with the development and enter into contract. h. Developing client designs working as necessary with an appropriate design team; i. Sourcing and arranging finance or funding packages as necessary for the Clients project; j. Taking the risk of the Client Project, site investigations and surveys until such a time that the client has achieved cost certainty, and is in a position to enter into contract; k. Project Managing the Project on behalf of the Client until final handover; l. Act as the Employer under the build contract and take some of the risk of the Project until Practical Completion, and provide customer support to the Client even after the achievement of Practical Completion chasing rectification of defects and any other issues. m. Support the client on the long-term strategic planning of the facility and wider leisure provision to ensure a viable and sustainable facility is developed and managed. n. 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 the area. o. Liaise with DLL on a regular basis to develop the Framework, report on Project Progress. p. Pro-actively market the framework and seek development and project delivery opportunities, promoting DLL and the framework above any other. q. Collaborate and transparently service an income back to DLL throughout its framework management processes.. For assistance on the process on Sell2Wales, please contact - - Help and Resources - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/helpandresources - FAQ’s - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_faq.aspx For further information, please contact Andy Moreland (andy.moreland@denbighshireleisure.co.uk)