Tender

Westonbirt Arboretum - Traffic Management and Admissions Support

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

18 May 2021 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, is initiating a tender for the provision of traffic management and admissions support services at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on traffic control services (CPV code: 63712700). The tender process is currently open and will close on 18 June 2021, at 12:00 PM. The total value of the contract is estimated at £550,000, with an intended duration of three years, including provisions for potential extensions. Interested parties can find further information and respond via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in traffic management and event services. Successful bidders will gain access to a large annual event calendar at a well-regarded national arboretum, which could bolster their reputation and client base. Prospective applicants are encouraged to approach this tender with a focus on maintaining high service standards and brand integrity, as the awarded contract aims to enhance visitor experience through effective traffic and admissions solutions.

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Notice Title

Westonbirt Arboretum - Traffic Management and Admissions Support

Notice Description

Forestry England is tendering for services to Westonbirt Arboretum for Traffic Management and Admissions Support. Westonbirt Arboretum, based in Tetbury Gloucestershire, is the National Arboretum and hosts multiple events across the calendar year, including Forest Live and Enchanted Christmas. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver all services detailed within the Specification document, while maintaining Forestry England's brand and reputation with it's visitors. A bidder briefing is available to all interested parties to discuss the requirements of the tender and the tender process, as well as Site Visits for bidders to come and see the site and understand more about the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We will be awarding a contract for the provision of traffic management and admissions support at Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS. Our intention is to award this contract for a period of three years. There will be an option to extend the contract by up to two further years (3+1+1). Break points are also available within the contract at the end of each 12-month period, at which time we will decide whether the contract agreement will continue.

Renewal: Our intention is to award this contract for a period of three years. There will be an option to extend the contract by up to two further years (3+1+1). Break points are also available within the contract at the end of each 12-month period, at which time we will decide whether the contract agreement will continue.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b261
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010992-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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


CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674059

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
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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