Invitation to Tender: Tenant for Kingston Gymnastics Centre

Milton Keynes Community Foundation (MKCF) invites expressions of interest from experienced organisations to operate the gymnastics centre in Kingston and continue providing high-quality gymnastics opportunities for people across Milton Keynes.

This is the first stage of a competitive selection process. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to submit a more detailed tender, attend an interview or presentation, take part in a site visit and complete due diligence before a preferred tenant is selected.

About this opportunity

MKCF manages a land and property portfolio across the city for benefit of communities across the City. The current tenant of the Gymnastic Centre will vacate the at the end of February 2027.

The building is a purpose-built gymnastics centre and, one of the only purpose-built facilities of its kind in Milton Keynes. The current tenant has used the space to run an organisation supported recreational, competitive and high-performance gymnastics. The building also currently accommodates organisations providing trampolining and parkour activities.

MKCF is seeking a new tenant to continue the building’s primary use as a gymnastics centre, while considering how complementary activities and partnerships could be maintained or developed. The aim is to secure safe, inclusive, high-quality and financially sustainable provision that delivers the greatest possible benefit for the Milton Keynes and Gymnastics communities.

Who can apply:

Applications are welcomed from organisations with the experience, governance and resources required to operate a specialist gymnastics facility, including:

• Registered charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations
• Community Interest Companies and other eligible not-for-profit organisations
• Commercial tenants able to demonstrate clear community benefit
• Consortia, provided that one legally accountable lead applicant is identified

[Applicants do not need to be charities. All applicants will be assessed against the same published criteria and must demonstrate that they can meet the lease obligations without relying on an assumed rental discount]

How to apply:

Please submit a written proposal covering the sections set out in the tender document below. Proposals should be clear and concise - we suggest no more than 4-6 pages in total.

The document also sets out the scoring criteria and any supporting documents required.

Download the tender document (PDF)

Submitting your proposal:

Please send your completed proposal by email to: EstateManager@mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk

Key dates:

Proposals submitted after the closing date will not be considered. If you have questions prior to submission, or if you wish to arrange a site visit before applying email: EstateManager@mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk , or call 01908 690 276 to speak to a member of the team.