Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff Council
County Hall, Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
UK
Telephone: +44 2920873732
E-mail: Corporateandtransport@cardiff.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Cardiff Riding School
Reference number: ERFX1008168
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80513000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cardiff Riding School is the only Local Authority operated equestrian facility in Wales delivering riding lessons for schools, children and adults, disability groups, children`s parties and more recently for alternative curriculum for children at risk of failing in mainstream education. It also provides a livery for private horse owners.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
544 184.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03322300
80513000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
Main site or place of performance:
Cardiff
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff Riding School is the only Local Authority operated equestrian facility in Wales delivering riding lessons for schools, children and adults, disability groups, children`s parties and more recently for alternative curriculum for children at risk of failing in mainstream education. It also provides a livery for private horse owners.
The facility is set in the beautiful surrounding of Pontcanna Fields in the heart of the city with excellent public transport access. The facility is in need of capital investment and has potential for growth through broadening the education programme, better use of the outdoor space and products on offer.
II.2.14) Additional information
The aim of this notice is to attract an operator that can bring significant capital investment to the facility, protect, develop and enhance the existing programme.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/12/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The facility comprises:
1.Indoor riding school - Building 45m x 40m but part of the 40m is gallery so actual riding area 45m x 25m
2.Outdoor riding school 40m x 40m
3.External fenced grounds of 35 acres including buildings, grounds (approx 30 acres)
4.Car Park - 50/60 cars
5.Stables x 39 stables, 8 stalls
6.Horses x 43, 31 school horses, 12 livery horses, 1 of those working livery so works in the school
7.Ancillary facilities
- First Aid
- Feed
- Staff room
- Demountable office
- Caretakers House for 24 hour care
- BTEC classroom
- Portable toilets
- Barn with internal rooms for parties/pony club and feed storage
a. Instructors x 6 contracted , 11 agency
b. Yard hands x 2 contracted, 13 agency
c. Assistant Management x 1
d. Receptionist 3 contracted, 3 agency
e. Bookings Full daily Tuesday to Sunday, 9am – 8pm weekdays, 9am – 4.30pm weekends
The aim of this notice is to attract an operator that can bring significant capital investment to the facility, protect, develop and enhance the existing programme.
Manage, develop existing staff (TUPE will apply) and recruit new staff to grow and develop the educational offer.
Provide new educational opportunities for children and young people linking with local schools, colleges and targeting children at risk of failing in mainstream education through providing vocational education opportunities.
To modernise systems and develop the riding school as an equestrian centre of development and excellence.
For those interested in finding out further information regarding this opportunity, a meet the buyer event will be held online via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 7th October and before the 11th October 2024. You will have the opportunity to hear from Council representatives and seek clarification on any queries you may have. Please register your interest in attending the event through Proactis, via PIN REFERENCE: ERFX1008168 and by 4th October.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144870.
(WA Ref:144870)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/09/2024