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Seasonal Beach Lifeguard Support

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Seasonal Beach Lifeguard Support" project is headed by Portsmouth City Council, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. This contract, awarded to The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, encompasses lifeguard services during the summer season for Southsea seafront, categorised under sporting services. The procurement process began with a tender, and is currently in the award phase, having completed its various stages. Key dates include the contract signing on 21 May 2025, with service provision spanning from 21 May 2025 to 30 November 2027. The procurement method was identified as "Below threshold - unknown," ensuring compliance with the legal framework per UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for large businesses specialised in security and lifeguard services, particularly those capable of managing sporting and public safety operations. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a large-scale supplier, has already secured the contract, indicating an advantage for companies with significant resources and expertise in maritime safety services. The procurement is based in Portsmouth, enhancing opportunities for local businesses and promoting regional economic involvement in the provision of vital community services along Southsea seafront.

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Notice Title

Seasonal Beach Lifeguard Support

Notice Description

Provision of lifeguard services for a seasonal summer service for Southsea seafront.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083894-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTIOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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