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Boscombe Community Centre Operator Hawkwood Road

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 07:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Boscombe Community Centre Operator at Hawkwood Road is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), a public authority classified under sub-central government. Located in Bournemouth, UK, the project calls for an operator to manage a new community centre being constructed as part of a larger development. This includes managing the centre day-to-day, delivering specified services, and generating income from various streams. Key milestones include the submission of preliminary market engagement documents by 31 July 2026, with construction projected to start in Spring 2026 and completion by Winter 2027. The procurement focuses on service provision within the community sector, and interested parties can reach out via procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for further details.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses experienced in community service operations, income generation from community activities, and facility management are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract. The contract period is set from 1 November 2027 to 30 October 2030, offering long-term engagement and development prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in community service delivery. The procurement process will be managed above the threshold, ensuring wide visibility and competition, which could lead to innovative and effective service solutions suited to the community's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boscombe Community Centre Operator Hawkwood Road

Notice Description

The Boscombe Community Centre is being constructed by BCP Council on Council owned land. Construction is due to start on site during Spring 2026, and the building is scheduled to complete in Winter 2027. It is phase one of a larger development containing 68 social rent homes, commercial retail units/ kiosks and new public green space. BCP Council are looking for a community centre operator who has a history of developing new facilities, building community services and generating income from activities from scratch. The operator will need to be responsible for: * day-to-day management of the Community Centre * delivering services to a set specification * generating income from room hires, grants and donations

Planning Information

All PME documents must be submitted by either: • Replying by the Supplying the South West eportal (https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) using the project reference DN820364. • Sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk marking your response 'DN820364 - Boscombe Community Centre Operator Hawkwood Road - Preliminary Market Engagement Response' by 09/02/2026. • Late submissions will not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council at procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060086-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 30 Oct 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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