Closed Tender - Concessionary Contract for Activation of tennis facilities within Oldham Parks

The cost for this Service will be commissioned based, with 50% of the income being paid to the Operator. The Club spark booking system is currently in use within the Service and costs a fixed amount of £500 per annum.

The management and launch of the Club Spark booking system.

The operator will be fully responsible for driving all on court activity maximising:

• Annual membership / season ticket uptakes

• Pay & Play courts and bookings

• Coaching programmes to engage a variety of our communities including those that face the most inequalities, encouraging more players on to court

• LTA recognised schemes that encourage participation (including Local tennis leagues, Free Tennis Offer, Cardio tennis etc)

• Establish a schools tennis programme in conjunction with key local education leads including the local School Games Organiser (SGO)

• Introduction of a disability programme (Walking tennis, Wheelchair tennis, etc)

• Building links with other community groups to advertise tennis opportunities and increase tennis take-up in harder to reach communities

• Collection of all payments

• Dealing with all tennis court related enquiries

• Management of the Club Spark booking system

• A proven, LTA approved, operator maximising participation and engagement across all tennis facilities

• Monthly 50% payback of all generated revenue

• Oldham Council still in control of maintenance schedule

• No ongoing administration time or initial training costs needed