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title: "Miniature Railway Concession in Poole Park"
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# Miniature Railway Concession in Poole Park

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72e6b7f5-3b56-42be-b5f7-28aa7e5c3008

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## Summary

The Borough of Poole is currently seeking proposals for the "Miniature Railway Concession in Poole Park," aimed at modernising and developing the miniature railway service. This tender falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is situated in Poole, South West England. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 5th March 2017. The anticipated contract period is from 15th May 2017 to 14th May 2027, with a total contract value of £45,000. The procurement method is categorised as 'Other', inviting innovative solutions from service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the leisure and tourism sector, particularly for SMEs with experience in recreational services. Companies specialising in outdoor leisure activities, facility management, and related areas may find themselves well-placed to compete, as the Borough of Poole is interested in enhancing visitor experiences and increasing revenue from this popular local attraction. With Poole Park attracting around 760,000 visitors annually, there is considerable potential for growth in services that cater to both local residents and tourists alike.

## Notice

Borough of Poole is inviting proposals that seek to modernise and develop the miniature railway concession. Supplying a service and facilities that supplement activity provision within Poole Park, one of Poole's most popular public open spaces with an estimated 760,000 visitors every year. Other attractions in the Park include a 21ha lagoon with a recreation concession, bowling club, tennis courts, putting green, outdoor gym facilities and two cafes - one with an indoor ice rink and soft play area. The Park is well visited by local people and has a significant footfall especially in the summer months and during school holidays. The Council is seeking proposals from suitably experienced providers that integrate a value-for-money outcome for the Council in terms of investment and revenue whilst applying a willingness and commitment to develop the services and facilities for the potential local and day visitor markets. The Council welcomes innovative ideas and solutions for existing facilities and how these could be improved and developed in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0e7db3-2a85-476f-b3aa-1e2ed789afde |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| 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 | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2017 at 18:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0e7db3-2a85-476f-b3aa-1e2ed789afde

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b0e7db3-2a85-476f-b3aa-1e2ed789afde
  7th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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