This is a re-procurement of an existing
service, originally established in 2009 by Scarborough District
Council as a rolling contract for the provision of Beach Lifeguard
Services.
The current provision has been delivered effectively by the
incumbent, with services operating successfully to support public
safety.
However, the existing arrangements require updating to reflect
changes in local authority governance, current legislative and
procurement requirements, and evolving operational needs.
Following the publication of a Request for Information (RFI) no
expressions of interest were received from any other perspective
supplier therefore a decision is required to Direct Award the
contract to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for a
period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years
should both parties agree.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £1 million;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/04/2026
Decision due: 10 Jun 2026 by Corporate Director of Community Development
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Stuart Clark, Head of Venues and Attractions Email: stuart.clark@northyorks.gov.uk Email: stuart.clark@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
MS Teams meetings and email
Consultees
Key NYC officers, including Finance, Legal,
Climate and Equalities
Executive Member