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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RNLI Lifeguard Services Agreement" was conducted by Hampshire County Council on behalf of Arun District Council. This tender focused on procuring RNLI lifeguard patrol services, including beach safety, rescue, and first aid coverage at designated beaches within the Arun District, located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the award officially published on 12th June 2026. The contract period spans from 23rd April 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, categorised under "rescue services" with a contract value of £98,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those specialising in safety and rescue services. Given the nature of the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-positioned to compete. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, an SME with VCSE status, has been awarded the contract, underscoring the opportunity for similar entities to secure future contracts in this sector. This project highlights the demand for specialised expertise in the lifeguard services industry and presents a platform for growth by fulfilling public safety needs in coastal regions.

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Notice Title

RNLI Lifeguard Services Agreement

Notice Description

This notice was completed on behalf of Arun District Council. Provision of RNLI lifeguard patrol services, including beach safety, rescue, and first aid cover, at designated beaches within Arun District during the agreed seasonal periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e439b444-ae62-4c45-95af-7044d5011df8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aec0fe2-b742-4072-a0b7-d1193733bf7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75252000 - Rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5LF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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