--- title: "Project Manager - Lymington Sea Water Baths Restoration" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-05" --- # Project Manager - Lymington Sea Water Baths Restoration Buyer: LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dc49.json) ## Summary Lymington and Pennington Town Council has issued a tender seeking a Project Manager for the Phase 1 management and coordination of the Lymington Sea Water Baths Restoration Project. This project aims to manage and coordinate technical, heritage, market, and business evaluations necessary for the site's restoration, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Located in Lymington, UK, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, using an open competition method. The contract, valued at up to £32,000 excluding VAT, is targeted to begin on 14th September 2026 and end by 31st August 2027. Tender submissions must be completed by 1st September 2026, with the procurement process governed by relevant UK legislation, represented by legal basis ID 2023/54. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in project and programme management, market research, business development, financial management, and evaluation consultancy services. Firms experienced in delivering multi-disciplinary projects, particularly those with heritage and community engagement expertise, are well-suited to compete. The competitive advantage may be gained by demonstrating a clear methodology and project coordination approach, as well as relevant past experiences in similar heritage or community projects. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs, offering robust opportunities to subcontract workstreams to specialist consultants, thus fostering collaboration and expertise sharing within the industry. ## Notice Lymington and Pennington Town Council is seeking to appoint one suitably experienced Project Manager / Project Coordinator to manage and coordinate the next stage of the Lymington Sea Water Baths Restoration Project. The project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will develop the technical, heritage, community, market and business evidence required to inform the future restoration and sustainable operation of the Baths. The Lymington Sea Water Baths were established in 1833 and are one of the earliest surviving open-air seawater bathing facilities in the United Kingdom. The site is a significant local and national heritage asset but is affected by deterioration arising from its age, marine exposure and historic repairs. The appointed consultant will provide single-point responsibility for the coordination, programme management, integration and quality assurance of the project's Phase 1 workstreams. These include architectural and engineering design development to RIBA Stage 2, cost planning, heritage assessment, consultation and engagement, comparator research, market and regional analysis, and business options appraisal. The consultant may deliver the specialist comparator, market and business appraisal work directly or through suitably qualified named subconsultants. Where subconsultants are used, the lead consultant will remain responsible for their management, coordination, quality assurance and integration into the wider project. The Phase 1 services will include: * Preparing and maintaining an integrated project programme. * Coordinating the Project Manager's own focus it on phase one Procurement description Lymington and Pennington Town Council is seeking to appoint one suitably experienced Project Manager / Project Coordinator to manage, coordinate and quality assure Phase 1 of the Lymington Sea Water Baths Restoration Project. The project is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will develop the technical, heritage, community, market and business evidence required to inform the future restoration and sustainable operation of the Baths. The appointed consultant will provide a single point of coordination for the Phase 1 project and will be responsible for bringing together the work of the Council, Design Team, Quantity Surveyor, Heritage Consultant, Consultation and Engagement Consultant and any specialist subconsultants appointed through this commission. The consultant will not replace the Council's client role and will not have authority to commit Council expenditure without written approval. The services required are: * Preparation and maintenance of an integrated Phase 1 project programme. * Coordination of all Phase 1 workstreams, dependencies, deadlines and required approvals. * Management of project meetings, agendas, notes, action logs and decision records. * Preparation and maintenance of project risk and issue registers. * Monthly progress reporting to the Council. * Support with National Lottery Heritage Fund reporting, monitoring, evidence collation and the final Phase 1 evaluation submission. * Coordination of inputs from the architectural and engineering Design Team, Quantity Surveyor, Heritage Consultant and Consultation and Engagement Consultant. * Review and quality assurance of outputs to ensure that the technical, heritage, engagement, market and business evidence is consistent, practical and suitable for use by the Council and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. * Advice to the Council on programme sequencing, dependencies, risks, governance and decision-making requirements. * Management, coordination and quality assurance of any specialist subconsultants delivering elements of this commission. In addition to project management and coordination, the commission includes responsibility for delivering or managing the following specialist workstreams: Comparator Study The consultant will identify and examine between five and seven relevant United Kingdom lidos, seawater pools or comparable heritage leisure assets. The study will consider matters including: * Governance and ownership arrangements. * Operating models. * Pricing and income generation. * Programming and activities. * Audience development. * Financial and environmental sustainability. * Relevant successes, risks and lessons. The required outputs will include a Comparator Study Report, individual case study summaries and recommendations for Lymington. Market / Regional Profile Review The consultant will assess the current and potential market for the Lymington Sea Water Baths. The work will include: * Analysis of existing and potential audiences. * Consideration of regional tourism, leisure, health and wellbeing markets. * Assessment of competitors and complementary local and regional attractions. * Identification of opportunities to increase participation, visibility and off-season use. * Consideration of inclusion, accessibility and barriers to participation. The required outputs will include a Market / Regional Profile Review, audience segmentation and strategic recommendations for the future positioning and promotion of the Baths. Business Options Appraisal The consultant will assess the potential future operating and governance arrangements for the Baths. The appraisal will include: * Evaluation of Council-led, charitable trust, community interest company, operator-led and hybrid delivery models where relevant. * Development of 10-year financial projections. * Identification of potential income streams and pricing strategies. * Integration of capital and lifecycle cost information supplied by the Quantity Surveyor. * Assessment of risks, assumptions and sensitivity scenarios. * Recommendation of a preferred operational and governance model, supported by clear evidence and reasoning. The required outputs will include a Business Options Appraisal Report, a financial modelling workbook and summary presentation materials for the Council. The consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with the wider project team and ensure that business and market evidence informs the development of the RIBA Stage 0 to 2 design proposals. Emerging design decisions must be considered in relation to future operation, affordability, management, accessibility and long-term sustainability. The final Phase 1 outputs will include: Project initiation note and confirmed delivery programme. Monthly progress reports. Meeting records, action logs and risk and issue registers. Comparator Study. Market / Regional Profile Review. Business Options Appraisal and financial modelling workbook. Executive summary for the National Lottery Heritage Fund feasibility evidence pack. Presentation of findings to the Council and relevant stakeholders. Final coordination and handover report setting out recommendations, risks, next steps and future project requirements. The consultant may deliver the Comparator Study, Market / Regional Profile Review and Business Options Appraisal directly or through suitably qualified subconsultants. Any proposed subconsultants must be identified in the tender submission. The appointed lead consultant will remain responsible for the management, integration and quality assurance of all subcontracted work. The Phase 1 contract value is up to PS32,000 excluding VAT. Tenderers must provide a fixed fee for Phase 1, separately identifying the project management and coordination fee, specialist workstream fees, any subcontracted elements, expenses, assumptions and exclusions. Appointment and mobilisation are expected in late September 2026. Project initiation must take place within one week of appointment. All Phase 1 outputs must be completed, approved where required, and the final evaluation submitted no later than 31 August 2027. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074146-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000 | | Lots value | £28,000 | | 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 | LYMINGTON AND PENNINGTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LYMINGTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO41 9ZG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | New Forest | | Electoral ward | Lymington | | Westminster constituency | New Forest West | | Delivery location | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074146-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074146-2026 5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20174 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lymingtonandpennington-tc.gov.uk/ - https://www.lymingtonandpennington-tc.gov.uk/tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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