At Max Associates we are proud of the work we do. Read through our case studies to find out more about the work we have delivered for local councils and leisure operators. Our services page will provide you with more detail about how we can help you, and if you would like to know more or speak to one of our team please get in touch via our contact form.
Management Options Appraisal Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
In 2022 Max Associates was commissioned to complete a management options appraisal for leisure facilities in the Council area.
Telford & Wrekin Council Sports & Leisure Strategy
Max Associates was appointed to deliver a new Indoor Sports & Leisure Strategy 2022-2032 to provide a framework to ensure that the Council’s indoor sports and leisure provision is able to further increase community physical activity levels and to continue to meet current and future demands.
Hyndburn Leisure Trust – Strategic Outcomes Planning Model
Further to producing an initial scoping report, Max Associates was commissioned by Hyndburn Council to develop a full Strategic Outcomes Planning Model (SOPM).
Cotswold District Council – Leisure and Culture Procurement
Max Associates developed with the Council and stakeholders, the Active Cotswolds Strategy. To support its delivery, we undertook a leisure management options appraisal, to determine the most suitable delivery model, which would achieve the best outcomes for residents within the reducing financial budget the Council had for the services. This led to the re-procurement of both tenders.
East Herts Options Appraisal and Feasibility Study
Max Associates was appointed to deliver a facility options appraisal and business case
Chiltern District Council – Strategic Outcomes Planning Model
In 2018 Chiltern District Council commissioned Max Associates to develop a Strategic Outcomes Planning Model (SOPM) for the district.
Durham County Council – Needs Analysis & Feasibility Study
In 2018 Max Associates partnered with Alliance Leisure to deliver a commercial prospectus for investment to Durham County Council.
East Staffordshire Council – Procurement
Max Associates were initially commissioned to undertake an options appraisal for the management of Leisure and Cultural Services for East Staffordshire...
West Oxfordshire District Council – Feasibility Study & Options Appraisal Followed By Procurement
After completing an initial feasibility study and options appraisal for Windrush Leisure Centre, we...
Recent News
Continuing our partnership with South Holland District Council and the new Health and Wellbeing Hub
Max Associates was pleased to hear about the progress of the South Holland Health and Wellbeing Hub and was delighted to have supported its development. South Holland is one of…
Royal Borough residents to benefit from upgraded sport and leisure facilities across Windsor and Maidenhead this Spring
Leisure Focus has been awarded the contract to drive improvements across Royal Borough leisure centres, including Furze Platt Leisure Centre, Cox Green Leisure Centre, Windsor Leisure Centre, Braywick Leisure Centre,…
Local Authority Leisure Services – VAT efficiencies and the rise of the agency outsourcing structure
A year after the previous bulletin on HMRC's revised VAT treatment on in-house leisure services, many not-for-profit operators face irrecoverable VAT on leisure centre operations, which is passed on to…
