Decision Maker: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 17, 2025

Purpose: This report recommends award of contract following the procurement process.

Content: RESOLVED: that the committee,   Agree to award the Leisure Centre Management contract to Bidder A to commence on the 1 October 2025, for the provision of leisure services in Richmond upon Thames for a period of ten years, with an option to extend for up to five years subject to formal contract (at the Council’s discretion) and satisfactory conclusion of the statutory standstill period. Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with the Service Chair for Environment, Sustainability Culture and Sports Committee and Executive Director of Finance to complete the negotiation and finalise the contract and ancillary documentation on such detailed terms as they consider necessary within the parameters set by this report. Note that officers will use delegated powers to grant leases or licences to the successful operator for the purpose of delivering the services within the contract. Commit a capital investment in 2026/27 as set out in the exempt paper, in addition to the £2m already approved for investment in the leisure facilities Note that there are revenue budget implications as set out in the exempt paper.