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GB-Basildon: Operation of Miniature Railway & Provision of Village Green Concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 May 2024 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Basildon Borough Council has awarded a contract for the operation of the miniature railway and provision of village green concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park. The contract is classified under recreational-area services and is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender process was open, with the tender period ending on January 19, 2024. The contract period will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, providing opportunities for business growth in the East of England region.

This tender by Basildon Borough Council presents business opportunities for companies interested in managing and operating recreational services. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the service industry, particularly those experienced in managing outdoor recreational areas, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process follows an open procedure, allowing eligible businesses to bid for either or both lots available, creating avenues for business expansion and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Basildon: Operation of Miniature Railway & Provision of Village Green Concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park

Notice Description

Basildon Borough Council is seeking to let a contract for the management and operation of the miniature railway and/or the Village Green Concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park . There are two Lots available - Lot 1 - Management and Operation of the Miniature Railway, Lot 2 - Provision of the Village Green Concession Events. Bidders can bid for one or both lots. (The village green concessions will only operate from the 1st April - 30th September each year, four days per week, Sundays excluded. ) 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
ocds-b5fd17-a36b585b-7707-4a0d-b99f-ce0571755846
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9200e5ba-085f-4a26-afa4-3a3325ab5dd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92330000 - Recreational-area services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 1DL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
St Martin's
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BASILDON MINIATURE RAILWAY

PICCADILLY WHIP CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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