Scope
Reference
DN805637
Description
Provision of a circus at Redhill Park (Bournemouth) and Branksome Recreation Ground (Poole)
Total value (estimated)
- £1,050,000 excluding VAT
- £1,260,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2027
- Possible extension to 20 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend a further two years (12+12), to run circuses in 2027 and 2028
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92341000 - Circus services
Contract locations
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Lot 1. Bournemouth Circus at Redhill Park
Description
The concessionaire will be granted the right to operate a circus at Redhill Park for a maximum of 12 days in July.
Lot value (estimated)
- £331,500 excluding VAT
- £397,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Poole Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground
Description
The concessionaire will be granted the right to operate a circus at Branksome recreation ground for a maximum of 10 days in August.
Lot value (estimated)
- £718,500 excluding VAT
- £862,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Bournemouth Circus at Redhill Park
Lot 2. Poole Circus at Branksome Recreation Ground
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 February 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Provision of a Circus For Bournemouth and Poole
Contracting authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-7342-PRHH
BCP Council Civic Centre
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Resources
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government