To seek approval for the procurement of gym and cycle equipment and associated maintenance services to support Active North Yorkshire’s leisure and wellbeing provision across 17 hubs. This includes £3m FFE (Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment) investment into new gym equipment as agreed at Cabinet in November 2025 alongside the circa. £36m leisure investment planned at hubs in Selby, Skipton, Whitby and Pickering.
The procurement will cover the supply, delivery, and installation of gym and studio equipment, along with ongoing maintenance and technical support.
Approval is required to proceed with the procurement and implementation of the gym equipment and maintenance solution.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/03/2026
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Decision due: 13 May 2026 by Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Ben Walker, Commercial Development Manager, Active Leisure NY Email: ben.walker@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Ben.Walker@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
An RFI exercise has been completed to assess market options and capabilities. Internal consultation has taken place. Feedback from all consultation activity has informed the recommended approach.
Consultees
Councillor Simon Myers
Nic Harne (Corporate Director, Community Development)
Jo Ireland (Assistant Director, Culture and leisure)
Jennifer Norton (Assistant Director of Legal Operations)
Paul Foster (Assistant Director Resources)
Richard Mair (Corporate Strategy and Performance lead)
Hannah Nutsey (Climate Change lead)