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Contract for Forest Literature Project within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded programme

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

20 Mar 2017 at 11:47

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Feb 2017 at 08:28

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2017 at 08:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has recently awarded a contract for the "Forest Literature Project" as part of the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded programme. This initiative, aimed at identifying, researching, and promoting the literary heritage of the Forest of Dean, falls under the forestry services category and is located in the South West of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract value amounting to £70,000, and a minimum value set at £55,000. Key contract dates include a start date of 3rd April 2017 and an end date of 2nd April 2022, with the tender period concluding on 17th March 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand into the heritage and educational sectors. Businesses with expertise in forestry, literature, or heritage research would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar projects. Engaging with this procurement initiative could enhance business growth by enabling companies to participate in community-focused projects that attract public interest and investment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Forest Literature Project within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded programme

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission have awarded a contract to identify, research, and raise awareness of the rich literary heritage of the Forest of Dean. The Foresters' Forest - the Landscape Partnership Programme for the Forest of Dean is a Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-554d73ae-bb5f-4201-9c7c-9d046663eb26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f69fbd-fc2e-4015-ba2a-bccda9e56390
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sue Middleton
Contact Email
sue.middleton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLEFORD
Postcode
GL16 8BA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward
Coleford
Westminster Constituency
Forest of Dean

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Further Information

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