Tender

Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has initiated the tender process for the "Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework" in Gloucestershire, under the industry category of design consultancy services (CPV 79415200). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 26 February 2025. This framework agreement, valued at £350,000, will be split into two lots: Lot 1 for design work covering digital and print, and Lot 2 for design and build projects. The contract is set to begin on 21 July 2025 and will end on 20 July 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in digital and print design as well as design and build projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete due to the framework's suitability considerations. Participating in this tender can enhance business growth through long-term engagement with the Forestry Commission and contribute to the development of a nationally recognised arboretum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework

Notice Description

We will be awarding a framework agreement for design work at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. This framework will cover our everyday design works and will be split over 2 lots covering different design work 'types'. Lot 1 will be design for digital and print, Lot 2 will be for design and build projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdd1dff4-6220-4a6a-a3fc-02af78f0289b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2029 4-5 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 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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