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title: "G&R/PRK/Harbour Open Water Swimming (Concession Contract)"
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# G&R/PRK/Harbour Open Water Swimming (Concession Contract)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfaf4767-5625-4b2b-89dd-23016df06971

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has recently completed a public procurement process for a concession contract titled "G&R/PRK/Harbour Open Water Swimming." This initiative, classified under the CPV code "Other services," aims to establish a permanent leisure opportunity by offering open water swimming activities in the city docks. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, was completed in the award stage with the contract being awarded on 12th June 2024. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 13th June 2024, and will run until 31st May 2027. The services are to be implemented across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including London, South East, and South West. This particular proposal was suitable for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational and water-based activities to expand their operations and build their reputation within the leisure services industry. Given the wide geographical coverage, enterprises equipped to offer innovative and scalable open water swimming experiences are well-suited to leverage this contract. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs can benefit from developing partnerships with local councils and enhancing community engagement through sustainable leisure services. The opportunity aligns with businesses looking to grow their portfolio by providing unique services and improving public access to leisure activities in urban settings.

## Notice

Following a trail period of hosting open water swimming activities in the city docks, we are now looking to establish a Contract Concession agreement with a provider to deliver this type of activity as a more permanent leisure opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804009c9-7265-4f5f-81bc-54955579543c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALL-ABOARD! WATERSPORTS AND WATER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY (BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804009c9-7265-4f5f-81bc-54955579543c
- 20 Jun 2024 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc9057e-3e72-41a7-9cda-ec236da67682

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804009c9-7265-4f5f-81bc-54955579543c
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc9057e-3e72-41a7-9cda-ec236da67682
  20th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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