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Water Sports and Outdoor Activity at Hamworthy Park

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 09:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 13:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a concession contract for water sports and outdoor activities at Hamworthy Park. This contract, valued at £250,000, was awarded to SOUTH COAST CANOES LTD. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, below threshold, and focused on recreational, cultural and sporting services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031. The Council is a public authority under sub-central government classification, located in Bournemouth, UK. The procurement stage reached completion on 30th March 2026, following an open competition initiated with a tender on 24th November 2025, which closed on 22nd December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water sports and related retail services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those in the recreational and cultural sectors, are well-suited to compete in such concessions. The contract at Hamworthy Park offers a robust platform for expanding business operations and enhancing visibility in the industry. Businesses capable of offering high-quality water sports activities while maintaining competitive pricing can particularly benefit, considering the bid assessment criteria that weighed 40% on price and 60% on quality. Being part of Council-owned premises provides an added advantage for visibility and local engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Sports and Outdoor Activity at Hamworthy Park

Notice Description

Concession for Water Sports and Outdoor Activity at Hamworthy Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028896-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
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

SOUTH COAST CANOES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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