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title: "Woodfired Sauna Pilot - Upton Country Park"
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# Woodfired Sauna Pilot - Upton Country Park

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25ae2be0-1b76-49e0-959e-25a9bca2bd44

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## Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the "Woodfired Sauna Pilot - Upton Country Park" project. This initiative falls under the industry category of sports facilities operation services and aims to provide a woodland sauna experience at Upton Country Park in the South West of England. The contract, valued at £27,300, has been awarded as of 1 July 2025 and will run from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027. The procurement was initiated through a concession proposal, adhering to the council’s criteria, and is suitable for SMEs.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure and wellness services, particularly those adept in eco-tourism and community well-being projects. SMEs, like DORSET SAUNAS LTD, which has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-placed to compete, given their ability to provide specialised, locally tailored services supporting community engagement and outdoor recreational activities throughout the seasons. The project underscores the viability of small to medium enterprises in enhancing local tourism infrastructure and promoting well-being at community parks.

## Notice

The provision of a pilot Woodland Sauna experience at Upton Country Park that is in keeping with the nature of the surrounding Country Park, encouraging community well-being even in the winter months. This pilot will run for two years from 1 July 2025. Additional information: The Concessionaire submitted a proposal to the Upton Country Park Team via the https://uptoncountrypark.com/business-opportunities/ page. The proposal was submitted in the approved format and was accepted after a period of review having regard to the Council's requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93bebea3-c773-4011-97cd-ed4eed7673b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET SAUNAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93bebea3-c773-4011-97cd-ed4eed7673b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93bebea3-c773-4011-97cd-ed4eed7673b5
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uptoncountrypark.com/business-opportunities/
- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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