Find Tenders in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Christmas Lights

Description: Christchurch Town Council is procuring a Christmas lighting services contract for the festive seasons 2026-2028. The appointed contractor will be required to design, supply (on a hire/lease basis), install, test, maintain, remove and store Christmas lighting and festive decorations across designated locations within Christchurch, including the town centre, Bargates, High Street, the Quomps bandstand, Mudeford Recreation Ground, Mudeford Quay, Friar's Cliff, and selected roundabouts. The contract covers the provision of energy-efficient LED lighting, motifs, column-mounted features, tree lighting, bandstand lighting and associated fittings. All items must be suitable for outdoor use, comply with UK electrical safety standards, and be installed by competent, accredited personnel. The contractor must also provide appropriate control systems (e.g., timers, remote control options) and carry out all mandatory annual testing and certification. The services (read more...)

Summary: Christchurch Town Council, located in Christchurch, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a contract to provide Christmas lighting services from 2026 to 2028. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with important dates including the enquiry period ending on 22nd March 2026 and the revised tender submission deadline on 10th April 2026. This contract, valued at up to £144,000, covers various festive installations across public areas in Christchurch, focusing on electrical machinery and installation services within the Christmas season. The procurement method is open competition, allowing all interested suppliers to participate, with submissions to be made electronically.

Kitchen & Bathroom Renewals

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking a supplier for the refurbishment of Kitchens and Bathrooms within BCP Council, including partial or full replacement as described in this Specification. BCP Council requires kitchen and bathroom refurbishment works to be carried out in various properties within the administrative boundaries of and owned by BCP Council. Initial Contract Duration: 4 years Option(s) to Extend: Yes Quantity of Available Extensions: 2 Duration of Each Extension: 12 months Therefore, if the full extension(s) is taken, then the full contract duration shall be 6 years. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 01/07/2026

Summary: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the 'Kitchen & Bathroom Renewals' project. This initiative focuses on kitchen and bathroom refurbishments within properties owned and administratively controlled by the council, situated in the UKK24 region. The procurement is under an open procedure, inviting qualified suppliers to submit bids by 8th April 2026. The planned contract commencement date is 1st July 2026, with a potential span of six years, including possible extensions. Relevant industry categories include construction work, specifically the installation of fitted kitchens and bathroom construction work, with a total contract value of £12,455,000, grossing up to £14,946,000.

Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment. The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The tender opportunity is split into 2 different lots: * Lot 1: Individual Placement (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking providers for its 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. This government-funded programme, led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), aims to assist individuals who face challenges such as disabilities, long-term health conditions, or unemployment, in securing sustainable employment. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure with the anticipated contract start date set for June 2026. The tender has been divided into two lots: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). This opportunity falls under the services category and is focused on regions UKK24 and UKK25 in the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 13th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 27th March 2026.

Christmas Lights

Description: Christchurch Town Council is procuring a Christmas lighting services contract for the festive seasons 2026-2028. The appointed contractor will be required to design, supply (on a hire/lease basis), install, test, maintain, remove and store Christmas lighting and festive decorations across designated locations within Christchurch, including the town centre, Bargates, High Street, the Quomps bandstand, Mudeford Recreation Ground, Mudeford Quay, Friar's Cliff, and selected roundabouts. The contract covers the provision of energy-efficient LED lighting, motifs, column-mounted features, tree lighting, bandstand lighting and associated fittings. All items must be suitable for outdoor use, comply with UK electrical safety standards, and be installed by competent, accredited personnel. The contractor must also provide appropriate control systems (e.g., timers, remote control options) and carry out all mandatory annual testing and certification. The services (read more...)

Summary: Christchurch Town Council, located in Christchurch, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for a contract to provide Christmas lighting services from 2026 to 2028. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with important dates including the enquiry period ending on 22nd March 2026 and the revised tender submission deadline on 10th April 2026. This contract, valued at up to £144,000, covers various festive installations across public areas in Christchurch, focusing on electrical machinery and installation services within the Christmas season. The procurement method is open competition, allowing all interested suppliers to participate, with submissions to be made electronically.

Parking Management System

Description: Provision of software that will cover various aspects of parking management, including space allocation, payment processing, enforcement, and data analytics. It will be implemented in both on-street and off-street parking facilities, catering to the needs of different user groups such as daily commuters, visitors, and long-term parkers.

Summary: The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking tenders for a Parking Management System, classified under car park management services. This project involves developing software to manage space allocation, payment processing, enforcement, and data analytics for both on-street and off-street facilities. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 23rd March 2026, and the submission deadline set for 7th April 2026. The project is located in the UKK24 region, covering Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, with an estimated gross value of £600,000. This open procurement utilises a competitive flexible procedure, inviting applications from suitable businesses.

Private Oncology Service Concession

Description: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) are looking for a long term partnership that delivers a mutually beneficial service to the local population of private Oncology patients. The Dorset Cancer Centre is based at Poole and serves a 1m population, with one of the highest proportions of over 65s in the UK. It is the 14th busiest cancer centre based on patients treated list (PTL). There are good rates of PMI but no dedicated providers. With an empty linac bunker at Poole, and another at Dorchester, UHD are looking for a dedicated Oncology treatment provider to occupy the empty linac bunker at both sites where adjacent land could facilitate a dedicated private unit. University Hospitals Dorset have conducted some preliminary market engagement activity in preparation for a (read more...)

Summary: The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is progressing with an active tender process to establish a long-term partnership through a Private Oncology Service Concession. This opportunity is situated in Poole and Dorchester, within the UKK24 region. It principally pertains to the health services industry and aims to deliver private oncology services using vacant linac bunkers at the respective sites. With a procurement method described as open with a competitive flexible procedure, the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is set for 6th April 2026, while the award period concludes on 20th May 2026. Businesses should prepare for electronic submissions in English.

Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026, 1pm-2pm via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the new Short Breaks 2026-2031 Framework Contract, ahead of tender publication. This event is open to all organisations with an interest in delivering Short Breaks for disabled children and young people aged 0-25, including those with: * Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Learning disabilities * Physical disabilities, including those who may require overnight care * Sensory impairments * Communication needs * Complex or behaviour related needs * Social, emotional and mental health needs The session will introduce BCP Council's future vision for Short Breaks, shaped by a Needs (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), involves planning an upcoming tender for Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage with a market engagement event scheduled for 17 March 2026, from 1pm to 2pm via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties can attend to gain insights into the commissioning intentions for the Short Breaks Framework Contract from 2026-2031. This framework aims to provide services under the industry classifications of Education, Training, Health, and Social Work. The tender is anticipated to be released in April 2026, targeting providers within the BCP region in the United Kingdom.

Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is pleased to invite providers to a virtual Market Engagement Event taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026, 1pm-2pm via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this session is to outline our commissioning intentions for the new Short Breaks 2026-2031 Framework Contract, ahead of tender publication. This event is open to all organisations with an interest in delivering Short Breaks for disabled children and young people aged 0-25, including those with: * Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Learning disabilities * Physical disabilities, including those who may require overnight care * Sensory impairments * Communication needs * Complex or behaviour related needs * Social, emotional and mental health needs The session will introduce BCP Council's future vision for Short Breaks, shaped by a Needs (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council), involves planning an upcoming tender for Short Breaks for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage with a market engagement event scheduled for 17 March 2026, from 1pm to 2pm via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties can attend to gain insights into the commissioning intentions for the Short Breaks Framework Contract from 2026-2031. This framework aims to provide services under the industry classifications of Education, Training, Health, and Social Work. The tender is anticipated to be released in April 2026, targeting providers within the BCP region in the United Kingdom.

External Audit Services

Description: 1. Introduction: The Arts University Bournemouth ("AUB" or "the University") wishes to appoint an external auditor to undertake the annual audit of the University and its subsidiary companies. This tender invites proposals from suitably qualified and independent firms to provide a comprehensive external audit service in accordance with current regulatory requirements and best practice in higher education. The audit will cover the University's consolidated financial statements and those o f each subsidiary entity and will include a separate regularity opinion and other audit-related reports as required. 2. The client: AUB is a specialist university providing education in art, design, media and performance. It is a higher education corporation and an exempt charity regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The University operates from its campus in Poole, Dorset (read more...)

Summary: The Arts University Bournemouth, located in Dorset, is inviting tenders for the provision of External Audit Services, with a comprehensive scope that includes auditing the University’s consolidated financial statements, subsidiary entities, and associated charities. The contracting process, currently in the tender stage, follows a selective competitive flexible procedure designed to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory frameworks relevant to higher education. Potential bidders should note that the expression of interest deadline is set for 27 March 2026. This procurement opportunity is categorised under 'Auditing services' within the UK industry classification, highlighting its relevance to financial and legal sectors supporting public undertakings.

Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset

Description: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment. The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The tender opportunity is split into 2 different lots: * Lot 1: Individual Placement (read more...)

Summary: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking providers for its 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. This government-funded programme, led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), aims to assist individuals who face challenges such as disabilities, long-term health conditions, or unemployment, in securing sustainable employment. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible procedure with the anticipated contract start date set for June 2026. The tender has been divided into two lots: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). This opportunity falls under the services category and is focused on regions UKK24 and UKK25 in the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 13th March 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 27th March 2026.