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Holiday Management Concession (Cottages and Camping) at Foxhole, Seven Sisters Country Park - AWARD

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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02 Aug 2024 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority, through its commercial arm South Downs Commercial Operations Ltd (SDCO), has awarded a contract for Holiday Management Concession at Foxhole, Seven Sisters Country Park. The contract, focusing on the holiday centre and holiday home services category, includes the management and promotion of three holiday cottages, a camping barn, a campsite, and a facilities block. This open procedure procurement was aimed at businesses capable of integrating the holiday offerings with the Seven Sisters brand. The award phase of the procurement concluded on 2nd August 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2024 and ending on 30th April 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in holiday and tourism management. Companies with a strong background in promoting holiday destinations and managing accommodation facilities would be well-suited for this project. The awarded contractor, Saltmarsh Farmhouse Ltd, can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and increase their market presence in the tourism industry, particularly within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Holiday Management Concession (Cottages and Camping) at Foxhole, Seven Sisters Country Park - AWARD

Notice Description

South Downs Commercial Operations Ltd (SDCO) manages Seven Sisters Country Park (SSCP) on behalf of South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA). SDCO is seeking a contractor to take on the concession for the management and promotion of three holiday cottages, camping barn, campsite and facilities block. This holiday accommodation will remain closely associated with the Seven Sisters brand and become a key part of the offer at Seven Sisters Country Park, and the wider core purposes of the South Downs National Park. An event will be held on site on Thursday 8 February 2024, to view the cottages and learn more about the requirements and the procurement process. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend, and places should be booked in advance. More information will be issued via In-tend as a clarification including timings and how to book your place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de4f4afd-3a3c-44f5-a696-bc864c15895b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/312a48ef-4828-4d87-9e4e-7f0d297b324f
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55240000 - Holiday centre and holiday home services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALTMARSH FARMHOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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