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Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Local authority

In brief

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 11 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 37 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

BCP Council own and operate an amusement arcade within its geographical area. We are seeking a dedicated buyer that can undertake all procurement related activity on behalf of the Arcade staff. The requirements to procure and source the amusement arcade are niche in nature. Procurement follows three separate purchase streams: 1) Arcade Machines 2) Spares for Arcade Machines 3) Stock (for arcade and amusement prizes)

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 055342-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 055350-2026

About the buyer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

160

Awards

119

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

All tenders and awards from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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From notice 055342-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 June 2026, last updated 11 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.