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Heart of the Forest Masterplan

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2021 at 14:01

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Jan 2020 at 15:57

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

21 Jan 2020 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2020 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Forest Company (NFC) is conducting an open procurement process for the "Heart of the Forest Masterplan," aimed at developing a strategic plan for a 10-square-mile area on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border, transitioning from an industrial landscape to a sustainable visitor destination. The procurement period for submissions ended on 3rd February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 30th November 2020. The project primarily focuses on architectural design services, featuring a two-phase approach where the first phase encourages engagement among stakeholders, while the second will offer governance for the plan's implementation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in sectors such as architectural design, urban planning, and development consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in creating sustainable and innovative visitor destinations, along with a commitment to environmental resilience and community engagement, will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement. Connecting with the evolving landscape of the National Forest initiative could further enhance their business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heart of the Forest Masterplan

Notice Description

The National Forest Company (NFC) invites consultants to submit proposals to work with the NFC, local planning authorities (LPAs) and partners to produce a Masterplan for the Heart of the Forest. The Heart of the Forest is an area of around 10 square miles of former industrial landscape currently under restoration on the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border. The area has been subject to significant change over the previous 25 years from a working coalfield to an emerging visitor destination set within an establishing wooded landscape. The Masterplan will look to build on these achievements and set out how the next 25 years could see the area become an established and sustainable visitor destination, serving both residents and visitors, set within maturing woodlands. The evolution of the area will be based on the emerging National Forest 'Greenprint' themes of creating a low carbon and sustainable economy, forming an environment resilient to climate change and the creation of a National Forest sense of place. The Masterplan will be produced in two phases. Phase one will be an inspiring and visual document which will engage and enthuse partners, landowners, businesses and local residents to collectively drive ambition and realise the potential of the area. Phase two will establish clear governance for delivery of the vision through the development and delivery of a more detailed plan. This commission is to deliver phase one and to make recommendations for a proposed approach to phase two. Full details are provided on the attached specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68779ee4-7438-4daa-9a0f-0924b0219321
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,385 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 May 2021 6-12 months
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
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE12 6BA
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Ashby Woulds
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILLESPIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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