--- title: "Water Safety Services Contract for Thanet Coastline" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-09" --- # Water Safety Services Contract for Thanet Coastline Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b6006d5b-3992-4c9c-b348-127aa11ceba3.json) ## Summary The Thanet District Council is initiating a public procurement process for the "Water Safety Services Contract for Thanet Coastline," aimed at enhancing safety measures along the coastline. This contract, classified under Beach Services (CPV code: 92332000), will be conducted as an open procedure. The contract spans a period of five years, with the possibility of extension up to seven additional years. Interested suppliers must submit their completed tender documents by 14:00 hrs on Tuesday, 17 January 2017, with any inquiries due by 14:00 hrs on Wednesday, 11 January 2017. The service delivery will take place in the CT9 1XZ area, specifically in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in safety services, beach management, and local community engagement initiatives. Suppliers that can provide trained lifeguard services, educational safety programmes, and water safety equipment are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a minimum contract value of £640,000 and a total estimated value of £650,000, this tender could significantly benefit small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced organisation for the provision of Water Safety Services around the Thanet Coastline. This service will help us minimise the risk to local residents and visitors alike using a combination of education, signage and formal lifeguard patrols Key requirements are: 1. Provision, delivery and monitoring of lifeguard services at key beach locations based on sound risk assessment focussing on high footfall areas and areas with complicated hazards. 2. Evidence of comprehensive employment and training systems for all managers, supervisors and lifeguards. 3. Education programme to include key information produced by Thanet District Council in local schools and at key community events. 4. Investment in water safety equipment, staff bases and high visibility viewing points for key locations as per point 1. 5. Support the content and placement of water safety signage around coastline and achievement of quality assurance awards. 6. Assist Thanet District Council and its partners in terms of beach cleanliness and implementation of beach safety aspects. The contract is for a 5 year period with an option to extend for a further 3 plus 2 year period at the sole discretion of the council. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation To Tender document. The form of contract will be Thanet District Council's General Conditions of Contract as included IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Tuesday 17 January 2017. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 11 January 2017. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: All documentation can only be obtained by visiting the Kent Business Portal and expressing your interest in the opportunity (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23b29f1-2a48-4840-a35b-0f3b501910b5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92332000 - Beach services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2016 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23b29f1-2a48-4840-a35b-0f3b501910b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23b29f1-2a48-4840-a35b-0f3b501910b5 9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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