CA18665 - Management of Sports Facilities for Community use

Scope Summary

Purpose of the tender The specification sets out the arrangements for the management, operation and community use of the sports facilities situated at Cecil Jones Academy ("the Facilities"), Southend on Sea. The parties acknowledge that the Facilities have been developed to support: o Community participation in sport and physical activity; o Health, wellbeing and social inclusion; o Access to high-quality sporting facilities for local residents, clubs and community organisations; o The long-term protection, maintenance and enhancement of the Facilities. The Trust's primary objective is the delivery of community benefit. The Trust does not require the Facilities to generate a commercial profit. Any operating surplus generated through community use shall be reinvested into the maintenance, improvement and sustainability of the Facilities. 2. Facilities in scope o Full-size 3G Artificial Grass Pitch; o Outdoor Tennis/Netball Courts; o Sprint Track and Long Jump Facility; o Changing accommodation associated with the outdoor facilities o Spectator areas; o Car parking for community users, comprising 61 spaces including 5 accessible bays o Ancillary facilities used in connection with Com

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Loxford Schools Trust" (UK / International).
  Suggested Evidence: Contracts Finder / Find a Tender Supplier Account
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2027-01-08.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Scope & Site Readiness Mandatory
  Detail licensing, health & safety plan, field crew capacity, materials/workmanship specs, and site mobilization schedule.
  Suggested Evidence: Trade Licenses, Safety Plan & Past Project Sheet
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions