Converting leisure contracts to the agency model: best practice and benefits

DATE & TIME
10am - 11:15am, Thursday 10 September 2026
Location
Webinar
Cost
No charge
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This session will explore how leisure operators and local authorities can transition existing contracts to an agency model, highlighting practical considerations, common considerations, and the key benefits such an approach can deliver.

Webinar information

The webinar will feature speakers from Blake Morgan and leisure specialists FMG Consulting, alongside Marie Clay, Leisure & Community Wellbeing Manager at Mansfield District Council.

Our speakers will cover:

  • The rationale for moving to an agency model
  • Key legal and commercial considerations
  • Procurement considerations
  • Lessons learnt from recent projects
  • Practical steps for a smooth transition
  • Q&A

This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights from our experts and ask questions relevant to your organisation.

Speakers

Penny Rinta-Suksi

Partner

Penny’s experience ranges from structuring and implementing complex major procurement projects to commercial contracts, sub-contracts, warranties, guarantee and performance arrangements. She has strong experience in the leisure, culture and housing sectors.

Oliver Crich

Partner

Oliver advises public and private sector organisations on all aspects of public procurement law and major projects. Oliver has significant experience of leading on a range of major strategic projects that, in addition to engaging public procurement law, often involve complex commercial, contractual and policy issues.

Rob Jefferies

Legal Director

Rob has a broad commercial background and advises clients on many different issues. He has particular experience in complex, long-term procurement and services agreements with a focus on the sports, healthcare and leisure industries.

Marie Clay

Leisure & Community Wellbeing Manager, Mansfield District Council

Marie is a Leisure and Community Wellbeing Manager at Mansfield District Council. She has experience from previous roles at Gedling Borough Council.

Kevin Godden

Managing Director, FMG Consulting

Kevin is a qualified accountant who has vast experience and sector knowledge of strategy, facility development, finance and procurement gained from projects in the UK and abroad. Kevin’s areas of interest include leisure, stadia, arenas and sports facilities.

Beatrice Wheatley

Senior Consultant, FMG Consulting

Beatrice has worked on numerous strategy and facility development projects and is particularly experienced in consultation, data and business analysis, and the procurement of public sector leisure services.

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