--- title: "Boscombe Community Centre Operator Hawkwood Road" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Boscombe Community Centre Operator Hawkwood Road Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd9b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Boscombe Community Centre Operator at Hawkwood Road is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), a public authority classified under sub-central government. Located in Bournemouth, UK, the project calls for an operator to manage a new community centre being constructed as part of a larger development. This includes managing the centre day-to-day, delivering specified services, and generating income from various streams. Key milestones include the submission of preliminary market engagement documents by 31 July 2026, with construction projected to start in Spring 2026 and completion by Winter 2027. The procurement focuses on service provision within the community sector, and interested parties can reach out via procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk for further details. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses experienced in community service operations, income generation from community activities, and facility management are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract. The contract period is set from 1 November 2027 to 30 October 2030, offering long-term engagement and development prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in community service delivery. The procurement process will be managed above the threshold, ensuring wide visibility and competition, which could lead to innovative and effective service solutions suited to the community's needs. ## Notice The Boscombe Community Centre is being constructed by BCP Council on Council owned land. Construction is due to start on site during Spring 2026, and the building is scheduled to complete in Winter 2027. It is phase one of a larger development containing 68 social rent homes, commercial retail units/ kiosks and new public green space. BCP Council are looking for a community centre operator who has a history of developing new facilities, building community services and generating income from activities from scratch. The operator will need to be responsible for: * day-to-day management of the Community Centre * delivering services to a set specification * generating income from room hires, grants and donations ### Planning Information All PME documents must be submitted by either: • Replying by the Supplying the South West eportal (https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) using the project reference DN820364. • Sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk marking your response 'DN820364 - Boscombe Community Centre Operator Hawkwood Road - Preliminary Market Engagement Response' by 09/02/2026. • Late submissions will not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council at procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060086-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 30 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 07:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060086-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060086-2026 26th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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