Leisure Centre Operator for Rushmoor Borough Council

Rushmoor Borough Council is seeking experienced leisure facility operators to manage a new leisure centre in Farnborough and the existing leisure centre and lido in Aldershot. The contract will be divided into two phases: the Interim Phase, where the operator will manage the Aldershot facility and assist with the opening of the Farnborough facility, and the Main Phase, where the operator will fully manage both facilities. The contract is expected to be awarded by mid-February 2026, with the Interim Phase starting on April 1, 2026. The new Farnborough facility is targeted to open in late 2027 or early 2028. Suppliers can bid for one or both of the following models: Lot 1 - Leisure Operator Concession Model, and Lot 2 - Leisure Operator Agency Model. Key dates in the procurement process include a site visit on July 7, 2025, and a first stage tender return deadline on August 28, 2025.