GB-Colchester: 0476-PA - Review of Sport and Leisure Services

Colchester City Council
East of England
3 August 2026 to 31 December 2026

A strategic study to review the current public sector sport and leisure offer, assessing future viability and delivering recommendations for a sustainable model to serve a growing population.

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Awarded value: £56k; As published
Published: 12 August 2026
Awarded: 17 July 2026; Max Associates (Holdings) LTD
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 31 December 2026

What the contract covers

Mini competition using the Sport England framework

Provision of business development consultancy services and strategic leisure reviews for public sector clients.

Study to review the current public sector sport and leisure offer and assess if it is fit for the future
Recommendations for the delivery of a viable and sustainable model to serve a growing population

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Mini competition using the Sport England framework
Initial term: 5 months
Contract dates: 3 August 2026 to 31 December 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79411100, 73000000

Services in this contract

Sport and leisure facility strategy, options and operator procurement adviceMain service£45k typicalStudy reviewing the council's sport and leisure offer and recommending a delivery model

Lifecycle

Published
12 August 2026
Contract awardedto Max Associates (Holdings) LTD
17 July 2026
Contract starts
3 August 2026
Contract ends
31 December 2026

The buyer

Colchester City Council

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The supplier

Max Associates (Holdings) LTD

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3853850/gb-colchester-0476-pa-review-of-sport-and-leisure-services
Buyer reference: BIP1047662295
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-178ff885-2dcc-4049-8015-ee60807bbeb2
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Colchester City Council. GB-Colchester: 0476-PA - Review of Sport and Leisure Services. Contract award, 12 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3853850/gb-colchester-0476-pa-review-of-sport-and-leisure-services (accessed 5 November 2026).