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Woodfired Sauna Pilot - Upton Country Park

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Woodfired Sauna Pilot - Upton Country Park" project. This initiative falls under the industry category of sports facilities operation services and aims to provide a woodland sauna experience at Upton Country Park in the South West of England. The contract, valued at £27,300, has been awarded as of 1 July 2025 and will run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027. The procurement was initiated through a concession proposal, adhering to the council’s criteria, and is suitable for SMEs.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure and wellness services, particularly those adept in eco-tourism and community well-being projects. SMEs, like DORSET SAUNAS LTD, which has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-placed to compete, given their ability to provide specialised, locally tailored services supporting community engagement and outdoor recreational activities throughout the seasons. The project underscores the viability of small to medium enterprises in enhancing local tourism infrastructure and promoting well-being at community parks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodfired Sauna Pilot - Upton Country Park

Notice Description

The provision of a pilot Woodland Sauna experience at Upton Country Park that is in keeping with the nature of the surrounding Country Park, encouraging community well-being even in the winter months. This pilot will run for two years from 1 July 2025. Additional information: The Concessionaire submitted a proposal to the Upton Country Park Team via the https://uptoncountrypark.com/business-opportunities/ page. The proposal was submitted in the approved format and was accepted after a period of review having regard to the Council's requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25ae2be0-1b76-49e0-959e-25a9bca2bd44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93bebea3-c773-4011-97cd-ed4eed7673b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORSET SAUNAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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