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Tender: Concession to Operate Solent Meads Golf Course and Watersports Retail – Southbourne, Dorset

Released about 1 month ago

Closed23 Oct 2026

Likely valueRough estimate£1.3M to £12.0MInflation adjusted

LocationSouth West

AgencyBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryMiscellaneous

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 23 Oct 2026

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The council is seeking a concessionaire to operate Solent Meads Golf Course in Southbourne, Dorset, granting the successful supplier the right to run the golf course and to sell watersports activities and associated retail services on council-owned premises. The concessionaire will operate as the seller of these goods and services and will pay an appropriate fee to the council. The anticipated contract start date is December 2026 and the contract term is 25 years with no extensions.

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