Tender

Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

22 Aug 2024 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England is currently in the Tender stage for the "Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession" project, aimed at establishing a wedding and events space within Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. The project falls under the Event Services industry category (CPV code 79952000) and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender notice was published on 22nd August 2024, with a tender period ending on 26th September 2024. The contract for the concession is planned to commence on 1st January 2025 and is expected to run until 31st December 2031. Interested operators are invited to submit their expressions of interest via email to confirm their participation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to its focus on event services. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale events or those looking to expand their portfolio in venue management would find this tender suitable. The project's substantial value of £1,000,000 indicates a lucrative opportunity for operators who can leverage the footfall of approximately 300,000 visitors that Wyre Forest attracts annually. Additionally, the tender process includes potential market testing, which could provide further insights into the project's scope and leasing terms based on market feedback.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England is seeking expressions of interest from operators wishing to provide a wedding and events space in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. Wyre forest near Bewdley, attracts in the region of 300,000 visits annually, there are a variety of waymarked walking, running and horse trails. Following consideration of the initial expressions of interest, Forestry England may wish to engage in further soft market testing with respondents. Therefore, at this stage the scope of the lease and lease duration is still subject to change based on feedback from the market. This prior information notice does not commit Forestry England to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market sounding exercise. Forestry England reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement process. To confirm you interest in this opportunity, please email arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277da2b5-8a1d-4cdf-aae1-cebea4b3cd9e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event 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
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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