Award

Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:24

TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 13:22

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the procurement process for the Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession, a project involving the design, fit-out, operation and maintenance of a bespoke mobile timber sauna unit on Sandbanks Beach. With an estimated contract value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT, this venture falls under the services category, specifically sports facilities operation services. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, categorised as a concession below threshold, focusing on quality and price. The contract was awarded to THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD on 12 March 2026, with operations set to commence on 1 April 2026, continuing until 31 March 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and fit-out services, or those with expertise in operating sports or recreational facilities. Businesses positioned in the South West of England can especially benefit given the regional focus of the procurement. The successful bidder, THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD, exemplifies the type of innovative business equipped to deliver such recreational service offerings, showcasing potential growth in a thriving industry. With quality and price as pivotal criteria, companies with competitive offerings in crafting and maintaining unique recreational units are well-suited to prosper in similar future tenders.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession

Notice Description

Design, fit-out, operation and maintenance of a bespoke mobile timber sauna unit at Sandbanks Beach, available for communal and private bookings. Total value (estimated): PS1,000,000 excluding VAT PS1,200,000 including VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025332-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc3-2026-03-19T15:24:20Z",
    "date": "2026-03-19T15:24:20Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc3",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHYY-7342-PRHH",
            "name": "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHYY-7342-PRHH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "BCP Council Civic Centre",
                "locality": "Bournemouth",
                "postalCode": "BH2 6DY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-14513651",
            "name": "THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "14513651"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PLZY-2594-GGBV"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 3 Ingworth Road",
                "locality": "Poole",
                "postalCode": "BH12 1JY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "hello@thesaltwatersauna.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHYY-7342-PRHH",
        "name": "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN788296",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession",
        "description": "Design, fit-out, operation and maintenance of a bespoke mobile timber sauna unit at Sandbanks Beach, available for communal and private bookings. Total value (estimated): PS1,000,000 excluding VAT PS1,200,000 including VAT",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "92610000",
                        "description": "Sports facilities operation services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKK24",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK24",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 1200000,
            "amount": 1000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "concession"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "Please apply via https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b0a4cf37-0fbb-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-08T14:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-20T14:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 1200000,
                    "amount": 1000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Most advantageous tender with the combination of quality and price. Please refer to the tender portal and the documentation there in."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "url": "https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/"
            },
            {
                "id": "071603-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071603-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-06T12:35:01Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "071635-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071635-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-06T13:22:33Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "071635-2025",
                "description": "Link to the direct advert added."
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-14513651",
                    "name": "THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "92610000",
                            "description": "Sports facilities operation services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKK24",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 1200000,
                "amount": 1000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-03-12T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "025332-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025332-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-03-19T15:24:20Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}