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The Provision of Beach Lifeguard Services

Swale Borough Council

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03 Nov 2025 at 14:56

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10 Apr 2025 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council, a regional authority based in Sittingbourne, Kent, has completed the procurement of a contract for "The Provision of Beach Lifeguard Services" on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, covering areas such as Sheerness, Minster, and Leysdown. The project falls under the Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services category. The procurement method was limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical nature of the services required. The contract was signed with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) on 9th April 2025, valued at £295,733, and the procurement stage is now in the award phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recreational and safety services, particularly those specialising in coastal operations, to grow by providing essential lifeguard services to local communities. Large-scale organisations with experience in operational management and the ability to deliver personnel, equipment, and safety plans would be well-positioned to qualify for such contracts in the future. The specific technical requirements and regional focus make it an attractive proposition for businesses capable of providing tailored and technically demanding public safety services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Beach Lifeguard Services

Notice Description

Observing best practice of lifeguarding principles and all applicable laws and regulations to carry out lifeguard duties at bathing beaches in Sheerness and Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The provision will include personnel, equipment and temporary lifeguard stations. The contractor will also provide operational management plans specific to each beach including risk assessments and safe methods of operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Observing best practice of lifeguarding principles and all applicable laws and regulations to carry out lifeguard duties at bathing beaches in Sheerness and Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The provision will include personnel, equipment and temporary lifeguard stations. The contractor will also provide operational management plans specific to each beach including risk assessments and safe methods of operation.

Procurement Information

The services can be provided only by a particular tenderer for reasons that are: technical and the level of service is believed to only be delivered by the organisation stated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070517-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£295,733 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE, KENT
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)

Further Information

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