Planning

Future Concession Opportunities at High Lodge, Thetford

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

08 Feb 2021 at 09:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is initiating a procurement process titled "Future Concession Opportunities at High Lodge, Thetford." This project is set within the recreational and cultural services industry, located at High Lodge in East England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date for interested parties is 31st March 2021. This tender aims to identify up to six attraction providers who will enhance the visitor experience through family-oriented leisure activities that encourage physical activity and prolong customers' stay during peak times such as weekends and school holidays.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recreational, cultural, and retail trade services to expand their offerings. Companies that provide family-friendly activities or attractions, particularly those catering to the outdoor market, would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest and contribute suggestions regarding potential attractions that align with the vision for High Lodge; this can help in shaping the final tender specifications and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Concession Opportunities at High Lodge, Thetford

Notice Description

Forestry England have a future concession requirement for up to 6 attraction providers at our High Lodge site in the East England Forest District. The attraction providers must deliver family leisure activities which add to our visitor experience on-site whilst encouraging physical activity and increasing customer stay duration. Forestry England are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the specification of requirements and future tender documentation accurately reflects the offerings of the outdoor attractions market. We invite interested companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans. We also invite suppliers to provide suggestions on potential attractions that they believe would be a suitable fit with the High Lodge site: https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge The attractions must occur at peak visitor times (i.e. weekends and school holidays) and appeal to families. Additional information: We invite interested companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans. We also invite suppliers to provide suggestions on potential attractions that they believe would be a suitable fit with the High Lodge site. Please register your interest with emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk by close of business Wednesday 31st March 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb38726-632e-4955-99b7-0e4b289f97a6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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