G&R/PRK/Harbour Open Water Swimming (Concession Contract)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:26

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20 Jun 2024 at 17:48

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for a concession contract titled "G&R/PRK/Harbour Open Water Swimming." This initiative, classified under the CPV code "Other services," aims to establish a permanent leisure opportunity by offering open water swimming activities in the city docks. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, was completed in the award stage with the contract being awarded on 12th June 2024. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 13th June 2024, and will run until 31st May 2027. The services are to be implemented across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including London, South East, and South West. This particular proposal was suitable for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational and water-based activities to expand their operations and build their reputation within the leisure services industry. Given the wide geographical coverage, enterprises equipped to offer innovative and scalable open water swimming experiences are well-suited to leverage this contract. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs can benefit from developing partnerships with local councils and enhancing community engagement through sustainable leisure services. The opportunity aligns with businesses looking to grow their portfolio by providing unique services and improving public access to leisure activities in urban settings.

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Notice Title

G&R/PRK/Harbour Open Water Swimming (Concession Contract)

Notice Description

Following a trail period of hosting open water swimming activities in the city docks, we are now looking to establish a Contract Concession agreement with a provider to deliver this type of activity as a more permanent leisure opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfaf4767-5625-4b2b-89dd-23016df06971
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804009c9-7265-4f5f-81bc-54955579543c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALL-ABOARD! WATERSPORTS AND WATER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY (BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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