Award

Poole Park Tennis Coaching

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2026 at 13:05

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, focuses on a concession for tennis coaching services at Poole Park Tennis Courts located in Poole, United Kingdom. This award is a part of an open competition under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The process has advanced to the 'Award' stage, with the contract having been granted to Dorset Tennis Academy. The contract is valued at £197,600 and spans 5 years, beginning on 1 June 2026. Key deadlines included the final bid submission on 9 January 2026 and a future signature date for the contract set for 6 March 2026.

The Poole Park Tennis Coaching concession presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs specialising in sports coaching services. Business growth can be achieved through the provision of quality tennis coaching, leveraging the location and council-owned premises to attract clientele. The tender invites businesses with the capability to enhance community engagement and provide high-quality, professional services. Companies experienced in recreational and sporting services are well-suited to compete, benefitting from potential revenue from council contracts and expanding their presence in the public sector market. The procurement method allows flexibility for small enterprises to participate and succeed through a balanced assessment of price and quality.

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Notice Title

Poole Park Tennis Coaching

Notice Description

BCP Council (the grantor) is inviting tenders from suppliers (concessionaires) for the opportunity to operate a Tennis Coaching concession at Poole Park Tennis Courts Poole Park, Poole BH15 1TU. The successful concessionaire will be granted the right to operate as the seller of Tennis coaching services within Council-owned premises. The anticipated start date of the contract is 01 June 2026. The contract will be for 5 years with no extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f206
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016060-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£197,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£197,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£197,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

DORSET TENNIS ACADEMY

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