---
title: "NLI Lifeguarding Contract for Burnham and Brean Beaches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061304"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-30"
---

# NLI Lifeguarding Contract for Burnham and Brean Beaches

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061304

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Somerset Council, involved the direct award of a contract for lifeguarding services at Burnham and Brean Beaches, highlighting the importance of safeguarding public safety. Categorised under marine services, this falls within the UK region of UKK23. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award pending finalisation. The contract, valued at £225,552, is set to commence on 14th February 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2030. This project utilises a direct procurement method due to the single supplier marketplace rationale, involving the Royal National Lifeboat Institution as the supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for organisations like large charities or social enterprises with expertise in marine services and a commitment to public safety. The engagement with a renowned institution such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution underscores the demand for high-quality, reliable service providers that can ensure safety at public beaches. Businesses with similar capabilities or looking to diversify into safety and marine services would find this type of procurement beneficial for expansion into public sector contracts, especially within the regional scope provided by Somerset Council.

## Notice

NLI Lifeguarding Contract for Burnham and Brean Beaches to protect public safety

### Procurement Information

single supplier marketplace

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008476-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,552 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008476-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008476-2026
  30th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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