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The Provision of Beach Lifeguard Services

Swale Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Swale Borough Council

Buyer Address: Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, UKJ4, ME103HT, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@swale.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
295733.0 GBP
Published
03 Nov 2025, 14:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Observing best practice of lifeguarding principles and all applicable laws and regulations to carry out lifeguard duties at bathing beaches in Sheerness and Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The provision will include personnel, equipment and temporary lifeguard stations. The contractor will also provide operational management plans specific to each beach including risk assessments and safe methods of operation.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Observing best practice of lifeguarding principles and all applicable laws and regulations to carry out lifeguard duties at bathing beaches in Sheerness and Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The provision will include personnel, equipment and temporary lifeguard stations. The contractor will also provide operational management plans specific to each beach including risk assessments and safe methods of operation.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Contracts

Contract Title: The Provision of Beach Lifeguard Services

Awards

Award Title: The Provision of Beach Lifeguard Services

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