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NLI Lifeguarding Contract for Burnham and Brean Beaches

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Somerset Council, involved the direct award of a contract for lifeguarding services at Burnham and Brean Beaches, highlighting the importance of safeguarding public safety. Categorised under marine services, this falls within the UK region of UKK23. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award pending finalisation. The contract, valued at £225,552, is set to commence on 14th February 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2030. This project utilises a direct procurement method due to the single supplier marketplace rationale, involving the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for organisations like large charities or social enterprises with expertise in marine services and a commitment to public safety. The engagement with a renowned institution such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution underscores the demand for high-quality, reliable service providers that can ensure safety at public beaches. Businesses with similar capabilities or looking to diversify into safety and marine services would find this type of procurement beneficial for expansion into public sector contracts, especially within the regional scope provided by Somerset Council.

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Notice Title

NLI Lifeguarding Contract for Burnham and Brean Beaches

Notice Description

NLI Lifeguarding Contract for Burnham and Brean Beaches to protect public safety

Procurement Information

single supplier marketplace

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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