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title: "Provision of a Circus for Bournemouth and Poole"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064888"
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buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Provision of a Circus for Bournemouth and Poole

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064888

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## Summary

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of a Circus for Bournemouth and Poole," targeted at the entertainment services industry under the CPV classification for circus services. The procurement, initiated through an open competition below the threshold, involved hosting circuses at Redhill Park, Bournemouth and Branksome Recreation Ground, Poole. Awarded to THE GLOBAL ROUTES CORPORATION LTD, the contract commences on 21st April 2026 and ends on 20th April 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The award was confirmed on 5th March 2026, with a contract value of approximately £718,500 for the Poole location (Lot 2) and £331,500 for the Bournemouth location (Lot 1).

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the entertainment and events industry, especially for SMEs specialising in creative performances and public entertainment. The open competition enables a diverse range of players to participate, focusing on both price and quality criteria, with a keen emphasis on delivering high-standard circus performances. The procurement’s renewal potential further allows for continuous engagement, ideal for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with public authorities and enhance their presence within community events across Bournemouth and Poole.

## Notice

Provision of a circus at Redhill Park (Bournemouth) and Branksome Recreation Ground (Poole)

### Lot Information

Bournemouth Circus at Redhill Park

The concessionaire will be granted the right to operate a circus at Redhill Park for a maximum of 12 days in July.

Renewal: Option to extend a further two years (12+12), to run circuses in 2027 and 2028

Poole Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground

The concessionaire will be granted the right to operate a circus at Branksome recreation ground for a maximum of 10 days in August.

Renewal: Option to extend a further two years (12+12), to run circuses in 2027 and 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029281-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | £718,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GLOBAL ROUTES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92341000 - Circus services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029281-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029281-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010307-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Provision of a Circus For Bournemouth and Poole

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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