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Function Support - Highcliffe Castle

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 21:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Feb 2026 at 16:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Function Support Services at Highcliffe Castle has been awarded by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The services to be provided include a Duty Manager and Function Support Staff for weddings and events at the Grade I listed venue. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was initiated with a tender phase that ended on 2nd March 2026, and the award was given on 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 10th April 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 9th April 2026. It involves service delivery in the UKK2 region under the industry categories of Supply services of personnel including temporary staff and Event services. The total contract amount is £180,000, with potential for extension based on satisfactory performance.

This procurement creates robust business growth opportunities for experienced suppliers in event management and personnel services. Businesses skilled in handling events at heritage sites, particularly SMEs like SLICK EVENTS LIMITED, which won the contract, would be well-equipped to compete. The emphasis on quality and price as award criteria offers businesses a platform to showcase their service excellence and cost-effectiveness. The possibility of contract renewal contingent on performance also provides opportunities for long-term engagement, making it beneficial for suppliers aiming to establish lasting collaborations with public authorities such as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Function Support - Highcliffe Castle

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a suitably experienced supplier to provide Function Support Services at Highcliffe Castle, including a Duty Manager and Function Support Staff to support weddings and events at this Grade I listed venue. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 01 April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Quantity of Available Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) are taken, the full contract duration shall be 4 years. Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and confirmation of funding availability by the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Slick Events Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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