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title: "Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc3

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed the procurement process for the Sandbanks Beach Sauna Concession, a project involving the design, fit-out, operation and maintenance of a bespoke mobile timber sauna unit on Sandbanks Beach. With an estimated contract value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT, this venture falls under the services category, specifically sports facilities operation services. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, categorised as a concession below threshold, focusing on quality and price. The contract was awarded to THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD on 12 March 2026, with operations set to commence on 1 April 2026, continuing until 31 March 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in design and fit-out services, or those with expertise in operating sports or recreational facilities. Businesses positioned in the South West of England can especially benefit given the regional focus of the procurement. The successful bidder, THE SALTWATER SAUNA LTD, exemplifies the type of innovative business equipped to deliver such recreational service offerings, showcasing potential growth in a thriving industry. With quality and price as pivotal criteria, companies with competitive offerings in crafting and maintaining unique recreational units are well-suited to prosper in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Design, fit-out, operation and maintenance of a bespoke mobile timber sauna unit at Sandbanks Beach, available for communal and private bookings. Total value (estimated): PS1,000,000 excluding VAT PS1,200,000 including VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025332-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SALTWATER SAUNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025332-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 13:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071635-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 12:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071603-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025332-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071635-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071603-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b0a4cf37-0fbb-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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