Padel Opportunity

Published 15 Jul 2026

15 Jul 2026

Closed 13 Aug 2026

Mid Devon District Council

Primary CPV: 92610000 *
Sports facilities operation services
Location: 🇬🇧 Devon, South West
Value: £1,500,000
Contract: 15 years Duration
01/10/2026 30/09/2041
Contract Types: 92 *Recreational, cultural & sporting servic...
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SME suitable: Not stated

Publisher Address

Phoenix House, Tiverton, EX16 6PP, United Kingdom · UKK4

Contact

Dawn Moore

procurements@middevon.gov.uk

+44 1884234378

Award Criteria

Quality
Price

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Reference: MD26009

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.

Full CPV breakdown

92610000 — Sports facilities operation services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type: Local authority
Competition: Open competition (any supplier can bid)
Contract type: Services
Procurement method: Below threshold - open competition
Main category: Services
Above threshold: No
Legal basis: UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status: Active
Renewal: 5 years
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
Enquiries close: 7 Aug 2026
Reserved / special regime: Concession
Language: EN
Published: 15 Jul 2026 09:20
Deadline: 13 Aug 2026 12:00
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb86
Notice ID: MD26009

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Organisations

Name	Mid Devon District Council
Address › Street	Phoenix House
Address › Town / city	Tiverton
Address › Postcode	EX16 6PP
Address › Country	GB
Address › Country	United Kingdom
Address › Region (NUTS)	UKK43
Contact › Name	Dawn Moore
Contact › Email	procurements@middevon.gov.uk
Contact › Telephone	+44 1884234378
Role	buyer
Link	http://www.middevon.gov.uk/
Classification › Description	Public authority - sub-central government

Buyer

Name	Mid Devon District Council

Tender

Title	Padel Opportunity
Status	active
Item › CPV › Description	Sports facilities operation services
Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS)	UKK4
Item › Delivery › Country	GB
Item › Delivery › Country	United Kingdom
Value › Value incl. VAT	£1,800,000
Value › Value	£1,500,000
Value › Currency	GBP
Procedure type	open
Procedure	Below threshold - open competition
Category	services
Special regime	concession
Above threshold	No
How to submit	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
Submission Terms › Electronic submission	allowed
Bidding period › End	13 Aug 2026
Questions period › End	7 Aug 2026
Lot › Status	active
Lot › Value › Value incl. VAT	£1,800,000
Lot › Value › Value	£1,500,000
Lot › Value › Currency	GBP
Lot › Award criteria › Weighting Description	Quality
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type	quality
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Name	Quality
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Description	60%
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type	price
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Name	Price
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Description	40%
Lot › Selection Criteria › Criterion › Description	AS per ITT document
Lot › Suitable for › SMEs	Yes
Lot › Suitable for › VCSEs	Yes
Lot › Contract period › Start	1 Oct 2026
Lot › Contract period › End	30 Sep 2041
Lot › Contract period › Can be extended to	30 Sep 2046
Lot › Can be renewed	Yes
Lot › Renewal › Description	5 years
Document › Document 1 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 1 › Description	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
Document › Document 1 › Link	www.advantageswtenders.co.uk
Document › Document 2 › Document type	Tender notice
Document › Document 2 › Description	Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document › Document 2 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066553-2026
Document › Document 2 › Published	15 Jul 2026

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