---
title: "Function Support - Highcliffe Castle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# Function Support - Highcliffe Castle

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614b0

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## Summary

The procurement process for Function Support Services at Highcliffe Castle has been awarded by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The services to be provided include a Duty Manager and Function Support Staff for weddings and events at the Grade I listed venue. The procurement, which follows an open procedure, was initiated with a tender phase that ended on 2nd March 2026, and the award was given on 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 10th April 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 9th April 2026. It involves service delivery in the UKK2 region under the industry categories of Supply services of personnel including temporary staff and Event services. The total contract amount is £180,000, with potential for extension based on satisfactory performance.

This procurement creates robust business growth opportunities for experienced suppliers in event management and personnel services. Businesses skilled in handling events at heritage sites, particularly SMEs like SLICK EVENTS LIMITED, which won the contract, would be well-equipped to compete. The emphasis on quality and price as award criteria offers businesses a platform to showcase their service excellence and cost-effectiveness. The possibility of contract renewal contingent on performance also provides opportunities for long-term engagement, making it beneficial for suppliers aiming to establish lasting collaborations with public authorities such as Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking a suitably experienced supplier to provide Function Support Services at Highcliffe Castle, including a Duty Manager and Function Support Staff to support weddings and events at this Grade I listed venue. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 01 April 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Quantity of Available Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) are taken, the full contract duration shall be 4 years. Options to extend are subject to satisfactory performance throughout the life of the contract and confirmation of funding availability by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLICK EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 21:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009170-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009163-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028785-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009170-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009163-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.slickeventsltd.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2f710c3-5200-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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