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HOSPITALITY & RECREATION HUB AT SOUTHBOURNE

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

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22 May 2026 at 16:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking proposals for the operation of a Hospitality and Recreation Hub located in Southbourne. This procurement process is classified under the services industry category, focusing on cafeteria and beverage-serving services, with a substantial projected value of £24,000,000. It follows an open, competitive flexible procedure consisting of a four-stage process. The process requires compliance with tender rules, pre-selection questionnaire compliance, quality evaluation, and presentation. Interested suppliers should be aware of the notable deadlines: the tender period concludes on 26th June 2026, with enquiries ending on 15th June 2026. The overall procurement cycle aims to award the contract by 31st July 2026, with the contract starting on 1st December 2026 till 30th November 2046.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and recreation sectors, particularly those offering high-quality cafeteria and beverage services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. The evaluation criteria are balanced equally between quality and income/investment potential, offering a level playing field for innovative and economically efficient solutions. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-standard services throughout the contract's duration. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to demonstrate their strengths across various stages, making it suitable for companies with robust operational and presentation capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HOSPITALITY & RECREATION HUB AT SOUTHBOURNE

Notice Description

Operation of a Hospitality and Recreation Hub at Southbourne

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a22e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048246-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2046 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

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