Tender

GB-Bristol: Forest Runner Series

FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)

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Tender

03 Oct 2023 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a tender process titled "GB-Bristol: Forest Runner Series" in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The procurement aims to award a concession agreement to run the Forest Runner Series, involving the organisation and delivery of running events at Forestry England's recreational sites. The tender, of open procedure type, has a value of GBP 1,000,000, with a minimum value of GBP 500,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2031. The tender period ends on November 3, 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those involved in event planning and organization, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The chance to organise running events at multiple recreational sites presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the sports and recreation industry. Interested parties should consider the requirements outlined in the tender documents to align their proposals with Forestry England's expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Forest Runner Series

Notice Description

Forestry England are looking to award a concession agreement to a single operator to run it's Forest Runner Series. The operator will be required to plan, organise and deliver a series of running events at Forestry England's recreational sites. Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93eb909-f1ec-4337-855d-671d402c237e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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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