---
title: "HOSPITALITY & RECREATION HUB AT SOUTHBOURNE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a22e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
---

# HOSPITALITY & RECREATION HUB AT SOUTHBOURNE

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a22e

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking proposals for the operation of a Hospitality and Recreation Hub located in Southbourne. This procurement process is classified under the services industry category, focusing on cafeteria and beverage-serving services, with a substantial projected value of £24,000,000. It follows an open, competitive flexible procedure consisting of a four-stage process. The process requires compliance with tender rules, pre-selection questionnaire compliance, quality evaluation, and presentation. Interested suppliers should be aware of the notable deadlines: the tender period concludes on 26th June 2026, with enquiries ending on 15th June 2026. The overall procurement cycle aims to award the contract by 31st July 2026, with the contract starting on 1st December 2026 till 30th November 2046.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and recreation sectors, particularly those offering high-quality cafeteria and beverage services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their involvement. The evaluation criteria are balanced equally between quality and income/investment potential, offering a level playing field for innovative and economically efficient solutions. The long-term nature of the contract offers a stable growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering consistent and high-standard services throughout the contract's duration. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to demonstrate their strengths across various stages, making it suitable for companies with robust operational and presentation capabilities.

## Notice

Operation of a Hospitality and Recreation Hub at Southbourne

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048246-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2046 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048246-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048246-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.
  Ref DN799698

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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