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title: "A Beach Sauna Operation in Poole Bay"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
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# A Beach Sauna Operation in Poole Bay

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a470678-389e-45de-ba3a-067054827751

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is tendering for a contract titled "A Beach Sauna Operation in Poole Bay" in the Sports facilities operation services category. The contract involves supplying, designing, fitting out, operating, and maintaining a mobile timber sauna unit on Sandbanks Beach. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2024 and will last for two years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 18th August 2023.

This opportunity for business growth would appeal to businesses involved in sports facilities operations and construction works for saunas. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested suppliers can access the full procurement documentation through BCP Council's Tendering system. The operator awarded the contract will operate the mobile sauna unit and pay an agreed sum to the Council annually for the concession rights.

## Notice

BCP Council is looking for an operator to supply, design, fit out, operation and maintain a bespoke self-sufficient mobile timber sauna unit on Sandbanks Beach available for communal and private bookings. The anticipated start date of the contract is 1st April 2024. The contract will be for two years. The high-quality mobile unit will feature an insulated wooden enclosure, using sustainable materials, incorporating a wood fired eco-friendly low emissions CE certified stove with a heatshield kit and insulated chimney, bench seating (wide enough to be able to lie down) and changing facilities In return for the agreement the operator will pay a sum to the Council in each year for the right to operate the concession. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0050f350-7a0d-4e16-a058-933b53082f10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | THE SALTWATER SAUNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45211370 - Construction works for saunas
- 92332000 - Beach services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2023 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0050f350-7a0d-4e16-a058-933b53082f10
- 19 Jul 2023 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857e858c-9d46-4b5f-b3ae-8e400ac71c14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0050f350-7a0d-4e16-a058-933b53082f10
  29th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/857e858c-9d46-4b5f-b3ae-8e400ac71c14
  19th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6560c658-b00e-ee11-8123-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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