Tender

Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:22

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06 Nov 2025 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the Tender stage of their procurement process for the "Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession" project. This concession involves the design, fit-out, operation, and maintenance of a bespoke mobile timber sauna unit, intended for communal and private bookings at Sandbanks Beach. The procurement is classified under sports facilities operation services and is part of an open competition below the threshold. Key locations for this process include Bournemouth in the UKK24 region of the United Kingdom. Noteworthy dates include the end of the tender period on 8th December 2025, and the enquiry period ending on 20th November 2025. The contract is valued at up to £1,000,000, with a gross value of £1,200,000, and is set to commence on 1st April 2026, lasting until 31st March 2031.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in sports facilities operations, construction, or event management services, particularly those with experience in producing and maintaining unique leisure environments. The procurement method details suggest an open process, which allows for wide participation, ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies able to deliver high quality and cost-effective solutions will be well-placed, as the tender seeks the most advantageous offer combining quality and price. Such projects can significantly boost a company’s portfolio and reputation through association with a notable public authority like the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071635-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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