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Provision of a Circus for Bournemouth and Poole

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of a Circus for Bournemouth and Poole," targeted at the entertainment services industry under the CPV classification for circus services. The procurement, initiated through an open competition below the threshold, involved hosting circuses at Redhill Park, Bournemouth and Branksome Recreation Ground, Poole. Awarded to THE GLOBAL ROUTES CORPORATION LTD, the contract commences on 21st April 2026 and ends on 20th April 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The award was confirmed on 5th March 2026, with a contract value of approximately £718,500 for the Poole location (Lot 2) and £331,500 for the Bournemouth location (Lot 1).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and events industry, especially for SMEs specialising in creative performances and public entertainment. The open competition enables a diverse range of players to participate, focusing on both price and quality criteria, with a keen emphasis on delivering high-standard circus performances. The procurement’s renewal potential further allows for continuous engagement, ideal for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with public authorities and enhance their presence within community events across Bournemouth and Poole.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Circus for Bournemouth and Poole

Notice Description

Provision of a circus at Redhill Park (Bournemouth) and Branksome Recreation Ground (Poole)

Lot Information

Bournemouth Circus at Redhill Park

The concessionaire will be granted the right to operate a circus at Redhill Park for a maximum of 12 days in July.

Renewal: Option to extend a further two years (12+12), to run circuses in 2027 and 2028

Poole Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground

The concessionaire will be granted the right to operate a circus at Branksome recreation ground for a maximum of 10 days in August.

Renewal: Option to extend a further two years (12+12), to run circuses in 2027 and 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064888
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029281-2026
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

92341000 - Circus services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£718,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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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

THE GLOBAL ROUTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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