Tender

Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve - Sponsorship Opportunity

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

14 May 2018 at 12:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS is seeking proposals for a sponsoring brewery to create an official beer for the Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, located in Cambridgeshire, England. The procurement process, which falls under a limited competitive quotation method, is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties should submit their proposals by the closing date of 7th June 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 26th June 2018 and run for three years, concluding on 25th June 2021. The tender is classified under the CPV category for cider and other fruit wines, specifically aiming at malt beer production.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for breweries looking to align their brand with conservation efforts and gain community exposure. Businesses in the brewing industry, especially those focusing on sustainable and local practices, would be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will benefit from promotional events at the reserve, social media marketing, and a bespoke experience day that aligns with conservation activities, making it attractive for breweries eager to enhance their community presence and contribute to environmental stewardship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve - Sponsorship Opportunity

Notice Description

Could you brew an official beer for Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve? We are looking for a brewery to create a special beer to support this iconic Cambridgeshire nature reserve Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) near Ramsey is a rare and isolated remnant of fenland habitat. The ancient wild fens once stretched for miles across a huge part of East Anglia but more than 99% of the habitat disappeared when the land was drained for agriculture. Woodwalton Fen is one of the last fragments of this ancient fen to survive. Today Woodwalton Fen is highly valued by wildlife enthusiasts and the local community alike. Free to visit, there are several walking trails and wildlife watching hides. How you can help : We are looking for a brewery partner to enter into an agreement to be the sole producer of an official beer of WoodWalton Fen for three years. We ask in return that you donate a set amount per pint and/or bottle sold to contribute towards the conservation management of this unique nature reserve. Benefits for your business: We'll promote the launch of the new beer with an event at the nature reserve and invite the local press. We'll promote the beer on our social media channels, and put up posters on the nature reserve. We'll invite you and your staff to join us for a special day out on the nature reserve, customised just for you - options include wildlife watching, practical conservation work, health & wellbeing activities and more. Contact us To receive a sponsorship pack and application sponsor.nature@defra.gsi. gov.uk Contact us on the email address above with any queries Closing Date for submissions June 7th 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19ece512-c9d9-4acd-b689-803f2635fdad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dee4bda0-ecac-4082-a905-3bee3b91adf6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15940000 - Cider and other fruit wines

15960000 - Malt beer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2018 - 25 Jun 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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