Tender

Provision of Beach Safety Service in Sandown

SANDOWN TOWN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandown Town Council has issued a tender for the provision of beach safety services in Sandown, under the contract reference BSS-26. This opportunity, classified under the industry category of rescue services (CPV: 75252000), encompasses preventative beach supervision, emergency response, public safety engagement, and more. The tender is in the active stage and follows a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their expressions of interest by the tender period deadline on 8th June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2026 and will conclude on 30th November 2031. Services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £25,000.

This procurement process offers a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses with capabilities in operational management, safety services, and first aid support will find this tender particularly relevant. The opportunity to work closely with Sandown Town Council also enables suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with a local government authority, potentially leading to more similar projects in the future. Companies that specialise in safety services, emergency response, or equipment provision are well-suited to compete for this contract, offering them a platform for business expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Beach Safety Service in Sandown

Notice Description

Notice is hereby given that potential suppliers are formally invited to submit expressions of interest as outlined below. If your company is interested in being considered for this contract, please contact the Council for the tender documentation. Provision of Beach Safety Service in Sandown. The service shall include: - Preventative beach supervision - Emergency response capability - Public safety engagement - Operational management and reporting - Provision of equipment - First Aid Support for Town Council Events including Remembrance. - Support delivery of Beach Wheel Chair Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85c893b7-60a3-4a14-b228-e939d57bf6d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553557a6-665e-4f14-b347-afd8dd84a85b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75252000 - Rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDOWN TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDOWN
Postcode
PO36 9GG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Sandown South
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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