Scope
Reference
DN771631
Description
BCP Council (the grantor) is inviting tenders from suppliers (concessionaires) for the opportunity to operate and maintain a water sports concession at Poole Park, Parkstone Road, Poole BH15 1TU. The site comprises of Kiosk, Boathouse, and Lake.
The successful concessionaire will be granted the right to operate as the seller of water sports activities and associated retail services within Council-owned premises.
The anticipated start date of the contract is 01 April 2026. The contract will be for 10 years with no extensions.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,120,000 excluding VAT
- £1,344,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 37412000 - Water-sports equipment
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
8 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Bids will be assessed on a combination of price and quality, weighted as follows: [40%] for total price (Income to the council) and [60%] for quality, based on the questions listed within the Tender Response Part D.
The highest scoring Bidder will be awarded the contract
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-7342-PRHH
BCP Council Civic Centre
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government