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Cardiff Riding School
Descriptions
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. The facility comprises: Indoor riding school - Building 45m x 40m but part of the 40m is gallery so actual riding area 45m x 25m. Outdoor riding school 40m x 40m. External fenced grounds of 35 acres including buildings, grounds (approx. 30 acres). Car Park for 50/60 cars. Stables x 39 stables, 8 stalls Livestock comprises: Horses x 43, 31 school horses, 12 livery horses, 1 of those working livery so works in the school Ancillary facilities are as follows: First Aid, Feed, Staff Room, Demountable office, Caretakers House (24 hr care) BTEC classroom, Portable toilets, Barn with internal rooms for parties/pony club and feed storage. Staffing consists of: Instructors x 6 contracted and 11 agency. Yard hands x 2 contracted and 13 agency. Assistant Management x 1. Receptionists x 3 contracted and 3 agency. 8.5 FTE’s. Bookings Full daily Tuesday to Sunday 9am-8pm weekdays 9am-4.30pm weekends Current estimated Annual Income: £570,000 Current estimated Annual Expenditure £98,000 www.outdoorcardiff.com/cardiff-riding-school The aim 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. The Council invites interested prospective contractors to lodge an initial expression of interest via Proactis and submit a questionnaire response before 12:00 noon on 11th March 2026 https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Participating in this exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in the procurement, likewise non-participation of the questionnaire or any engagement sessions will not result in a bidder being excluded from the tender process.
Engagement
Initial expression of interest via Proactis and completion of the questionnaire by 12:00 (noon) on 11th March 2026. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
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CPV Codes
45212110 - Leisure centre construction work
70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
70332200 - Commercial property management services
70332000 - Non-residential property services
79993000 - Building and facilities management services
79996000 - Business organisation services
45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
80513000 - Horse riding school services
70332100 - Land management services
Keywords
HVAC oversight
gym hall repair
gym management
beginner riding
court scheduling
premises upkeep
site management
facility operation
land administration
property supervision
land asset management
corporate restructuring
workflow optimisation
building maintenance
facilities management
farmland oversight
office property services
business analysis
stadium upkeep services
real estate operations
land use coordination
grounds management
realty asset management
dressage instruction
realty administration
workspace management
management systems
process improvement
equestrian training
facility servicing
multi-use leisure centre
utility management
sports venue bookings
property management
equine skills training
commercial estate care
riding school programs
horse care education
stable management
wellness centre build
playing surface repair
terrain management
office facility care
stadium operations
operational support
business planning
horseback riding lessons
facility maintenance
show jumping classes
leisure centre building
swimming pool services
riding techniques
leisure amenities build
field restoration works
estate land management
estate administration
strategy coordination
property land oversight
corporate advisory
community leisure centre
arena maintenance
commissioned property services
sports infrastructure maintenance
terrain administrative services
non-residential building services
retail property administration
public leisure facility erection
infrastructure maintenance
aquatic centre construction
industrial facility management
plot maintenance services
sports facility repair works
organisational development
business estate operations
fitness and leisure complex
local leisure hub construction
property facility supervision
commercial realty maintenance
corporate property maintenance
sports building refurbishment
office building oversight
commercial estate management
leasing operations management
realty facility management
sports/leisure hall construction
industrial property caretaking
building services coordination
athletic venue maintenance
industrial property services
property caretaker services
contract property oversight
commercial building services
retail property oversight
asset management services
commercial real estate management
contracted estate management
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