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Sauna Operation on Boscombe Seafront

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 08:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for the operation of a sauna facility at Unit 2 Boscombe Overstrand, intended to enhance leisure and wellness offerings on the Boscombe Seafront. The procurement focused on providing a year-round service appealing to both residents and visitors with a concession for ten years, starting from February 2026. The procurement process was through an open competition as it did not exceed the threshold, following UK legal basis 2023/54. The awarded contract, valued at £1,590,000, was signed on 29th August 2025, with THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in leisure, wellness, and hospitality services. Businesses with capabilities in designing, fitting out, and operating leisure facilities would find engaging in such contracts lucrative, allowing them to showcase innovation and quality, particularly in scenic and high-foot-traffic areas like the Boscombe waterfront. The contract's ten-year span provides an excellent platform for sustainable business growth, with revenue generation potential from both local residents and tourists. THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD, as a current supplier, exemplifies the type of enterprise ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities in the wellness and leisure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sauna Operation on Boscombe Seafront

Notice Description

Sauna operation in Unit 2 Boscombe Overstrand. The concessionaire shall provide a quality, year-round offer appealing to both residents and seafront visitors. The premises is Unit 2 Boscombe Overstrand BH5 1BN. The services is a leisure/wellness offer intended to enhance Boscombe waterfront's leisure amenities. The concession will be granted for a fixed term of ten (10) years, commencing February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055acb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053807-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE SALTWATER SAUNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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