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title: "Water Sports and Outdoor Activity Concession at Hamworthy Park Outdoor Education Centre"
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# Water Sports and Outdoor Activity Concession at Hamworthy Park Outdoor Education Centre

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2a7847-9698-4978-83f7-82d7d5627725

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the leasing of the Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre, managed by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. As a key player in the recreational industry, the Council is seeking a reliable provider to operate and enhance the centre’s sports and outdoor activities. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 29 January 2021 to South Coast Adventures Ltd and South Coast Canoes Ltd. The contract will commence on 1 March 2021 and run until 28 February 2026, with an estimated value of £69,000 for the initial award and additional opportunities for investment and improvement under the open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on recreational services, outdoor education, or activity management to expand their reach and capability. Companies that are experienced in delivering high-quality sports and leisure activities, particularly those with a local presence in the South West region, would be well-positioned to compete. The Council is looking for innovative proposals that not only maximise visitor engagement at the centre but also ensure cost-efficiency and facility enhancements that respect the natural surroundings.

## Notice

BCP Council is offering an opportunity to lease Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre ('the Centre'). The Centre is comprised of a pavilion building with teaching, changing, kitchen and office facilities. A boat compound with storage facilities and access to a slip way providing access to Poole Harbour. The Council are seeking a suitably experienced and competent provider to deliver and develop sports and outdoor activity provision from the Centre, whilst proving the best value for money outcomes in terms of revenue and investment at neutral cost to the Council. The Council are seeking a Tenant who can operate the centre to achieve this, manage the service to maximise the use of the facilities at all times and attract new participants from specific target groups. We also welcome offers regarding the rent and for facility improvements which are sympathetic to the park and it's beautiful surroundings. 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/81b04dfc-162d-49ff-9537-d972759899d5 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH COAST ADVENTURES; SOUTH COAST CANOES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b04dfc-162d-49ff-9537-d972759899d5
- 10 Nov 2020 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb544d4c-9d2e-4bb9-812a-52b2b090d169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b04dfc-162d-49ff-9537-d972759899d5
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb544d4c-9d2e-4bb9-812a-52b2b090d169
  10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7561e899-8613-eb11-8105-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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