Published date: 9 December 2016
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Beach services - 92332000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£640,000
Procurement reference
TDC#505
Published date
9 December 2016
Closing date
17 January 2017
Contract start date
1 April 2017
Contract end date
31 March 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Thanet District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced organisation for the provision of Water Safety Services around the Thanet Coastline. This service will help us minimise the risk to local residents and visitors alike using a combination of education, signage and formal lifeguard patrols
Key requirements are:
1. Provision, delivery and monitoring of lifeguard services at key beach locations based on sound risk assessment focussing on high footfall areas and areas with complicated hazards.
2. Evidence of comprehensive employment and training systems for all managers, supervisors and lifeguards.
3. Education programme to include key information produced by Thanet District Council in local schools and at key community events.
4. Investment in water safety equipment, staff bases and high visibility viewing points for key locations as per point 1.
5. Support the content and placement of water safety signage around coastline and achievement of quality assurance awards.
6. Assist Thanet District Council and its partners in terms of beach cleanliness and implementation of beach safety aspects.
The contract is for a 5 year period with an option to extend for a further 3 plus 2 year period at the sole discretion of the council.
The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of an open tender. All tenders will be accepted subject to the tenderer providing suitable responses to grounds for Mandatory and Discretionary Rejection and that minimum standards are met as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria as set out in the Invitation To Tender document. The form of contract will be Thanet District Council's General Conditions of Contract as included
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Suppliers should in first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained.
Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Tuesday 17 January 2017.
Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the discussions area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 11 January 2017.
About the buyer
Contact name
Linda Taylor
Address
Thanet District Council
Council Offices, P O Box 9
Margate
CT9 1XZ
England
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