The Vale of Glamorgan Council is inviting bids from organisations to provide water based activities at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park.

No specific sports are mentioned in the invitation to tender, but the move will likely see the arrival of paddle board and pedalo rental at the attraction.

The successful bidder will operate at East Lake between the 1 March and 30 November on an annual basis.

They will be chosen based on the following criteria:

- Appropriateness of the offer to a Country Park / Countryside setting at 12%;

- Health & safety and activity supervision method statement at 24%

- Activity development at 9%

- Added value to park users at 9%;

- Ability to attract tourists at 6%;

- Community benefits. Community Benefits will not be scored but a positive response will indicate the bidder's understanding of and support for the Council's values.

A jetty has already been installed. It provides disabled access and "the successful bidder will ensure that all activities/events are suitably accessible for disabled visitors where appropriate".

"This is an opportunity for dynamic, forward thinking and innovative organisations to provide water based activities/events at outstanding and popular tourist attraction within the Vale of Glamorgan," the Council state.

"In addition, the Council are looking for an organisation to undertake the management of all lake bookings and facilitate current user groups."

The strict deadline for submitting tender bids is 12 Noon 04 August 2021.