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Award

31 Jul 2023 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, representing the Forestry Commission, has awarded a tender for the operation of Bedgebury and High Lodge Bike Hire Concessions. The leases will last up to 10 years with a potential break clause at the end of year 5. The total value ranges from £4m to £7m for Bedgebury and £2m to £3m for High Lodge. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender period ended on April 24, 2023. The contract period is set from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2033, in the East of England for recreational, cultural, and sporting services.

This tender award presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for long-term leases for cycle hire concessions in the recreation industry. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those experienced in operating recreational services or bike hire concessions. The awarded contract has a significant value, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their operations in the East of England region and establish a presence in the leisure and outdoor activities sector.

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Notice Title

Bedgebury and High Lodge Bike Hire Concessions

Notice Description

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the Bedgebury and High Lodge Cycle Hire concession leases. The leases will be for a period of up to 10 years and includes a mutual break clause operable at the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft leases are available in the tender documents. The total value of the Bedgebury Cycle Hire lease opportunity will be in the region of PS4m - PS7m. The total value of the High Lodge Cycle Hire lease opportunity will be in the region of PS2m - PS7m.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c38f5a4-88d4-475a-a020-667561a1a9a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e1c656-13bc-4bc7-9fc5-f721777ca047
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Whyte Bikes (Demo Centres) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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