In brief
- £24.0 million, 240-month concession for Southbourne Beach hub
- Seventa Events’ only public sector contract in GovMarket records
- BCP Council has 270 contracts worth £250.9 million in 2026
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded Seventa Events Limited a £24.0 million, 240-month concession to operate and manage a hospitality and recreation hub at Southbourne Beach, according to a notice published on 22 October.
The notice is a revised contract award to provide additional clarity regarding an extended voluntary standstill period. It says publication should not be interpreted as acceptance that the original notice or award process was unlawful.
It is Seventa Events' only public sector contract in GovMarket records. The two have not previously contracted together.
The council has 270 contracts worth £250.9 million in 2026 in GovMarket records. Top suppliers include BH Live, which holds two contracts worth £500.1 million with the council.
The award date is 13 October 2026. The deal runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2046.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £163.1m | 147 |
| 2022 | £102.9m | 217 |
| 2023 | £415.6m | 204 |
| 2024 | £84.8m | 182 |
| 2025 | £122.4m | 145 |
| 2026 | £250.9m | 270 |
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
