Report of Executive Director, Operational Services
Decision:
The
report provided an update to members of the Communities, Parks and
Leisure Committee on progress made towards implementing the
outcomes of the Leisure Review Report which was approved by the
Co-operative Executive in November 2021. Including progress towards
appointing a new operator for Sport, Leisure and Entertainment
Venues from September 2024. |
|
11.2 |
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee:-
1. That members of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee note the content of the report, including the envisaged approach to procurement and the inclusion of social outcome requirements within the Specification for Services.
|
11.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
11.3.1 |
It is
expected that development of the Procurement Strategy and detailed
Specification for Services will help to enhance the offer to
customers and communities. An improved offer will attract and
retain increased participation and usage of venues. |
11.3.2 |
The
Leisure Review approved in November 2021 has shown that the
procurement of an external partner from 2024 is the most
financially advantageous and returns the highest level of income to
the Council. |
11.3.3 |
The
external procurement exercise will also provide a greater level of
financial certainty as a management fee will be set as part of the
contract procurement and financial risk can be transferred to the
external partner. |
11.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
The Council has reviewed three possible options for the future management of facilities. This included in house, a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) and appointment of an external partner. The in house and LATC options were not selected as they are more expensive and present a greater level of financial uncertainty and risk to the Council. |
Minutes:
The
Head of Sport, Leisure and Health introduced the report which
provided an update to members of the Communities, Parks and Leisure
Committee on progress made towards implementing the outcomes of the
Leisure Review Report which was approved by the Co-operative
Executive in November 2021. Including progress towards appointing a
new operator for Sport, Leisure and Entertainment Venues from
September 2024. |
|
11.2 |
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee:-
1. That members of the Communities, Parks and Leisure Committee note the content of the report, including the envisaged approach to procurement and the inclusion of social outcome requirements within the Specification for Services.
|
11.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
11.3.1 |
It is
expected that development of the Procurement Strategy and detailed
Specification for Services will help to enhance the offer to
customers and communities. An improved offer will attract and
retain increased participation and usage of venues. |
11.3.2 |
The
Leisure Review approved in November 2021 has shown that the
procurement of an external partner from 2024 is the most
financially advantageous and returns the highest level of income to
the Council. |
11.3.3 |
The
external procurement exercise will also provide a greater level of
financial certainty as a management fee will be set as part of the
contract procurement and financial risk can be transferred to the
external partner. |
11.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
The Council has reviewed three possible options for the future management of facilities. This included in house, a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) and appointment of an external partner. The in house and LATC options were not selected as they are more expensive and present a greater level of financial uncertainty and risk to the Council. |
Supporting documents: