Planning

Soft Market Test (ADC) Kings Mill Lake Side Building Operator

ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Mar 2023 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ashfield District Council is planning a tender process for the Soft Market Test (ADC) Kings Mill Lake Side Building Operator. The procurement falls under the services category and is related to outdoor recreation facilities at the Kings Mill Reservoir site in Nottingham. The purpose of this soft market testing is to engage with potential suppliers and obtain feedback to refine the tender strategy before the official tender is released. The future notice date for this procurement is July 3, 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses involved in hospitality, outdoor recreation, and construction. Companies offering services such as hotel, restaurant, retail trade services, and outdoor adventure facilities are well-positioned to compete. The planned expansion of the Mill Adventure Base alongside the commercial building is expected to attract an additional 25,000 visitors annually. Interested businesses should monitor the Ashfield District Council's website for updates on this upcoming tender opportunity.

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Notice Title

Soft Market Test (ADC) Kings Mill Lake Side Building Operator

Notice Description

The Kings Mill Reservoir site covers an area of 31.8ha, including the reservoir and adjacent marshy and grassland fringes. The reservoir creates the perfect platform for outdoor recreation facilities to complement wider provision at the site delivered by Nottinghamshire County Councils Mill Adventure Base Education Services and proposed high ropes public adventure facilities. Wider opportunities at the site include: * Angling, * Model boat sailing, * Walking, cycling and a picnic area * Bird watching * Cafe which offers refreshments and information for visitors during the day The Mill Waters Reservoir site is working towards securing the Green Flag Award in 2023 and is well used by local residents, schools, groups and organisations for informal recreation. The Mill Adventure Base is creating a public offer over the next 6 months including adding a zipline, high ropes trail system and expanding the overnight camping options. They have had their planning application approved. The planned expansion of the Mill Adventure Base alongside this new commercial building is expected to increase visitor numbers for the site by 25,000 per year. The purpose of this soft market testing is to engage with the market to determine the level of interest in this venture and obtain market-led feed-back so as we can set out our tender strategy and specification that provides the best solution for both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Kings Mill Reservoir site covers an area of 31.8ha, including the reservoir and adjacent marshy and grassland fringes. The reservoir creates the perfect platform for outdoor recreation facilities to complement wider provision at the site delivered by Nottinghamshire County Councils Mill Adventure Base Education Services and proposed high ropes public adventure facilities. Wider opportunities at the site include: * Angling, * Model boat sailing, * Walking, cycling and a picnic area * Bird watching * Cafe which offers refreshments and information for visitors during the day The Mill Waters Reservoir site is working towards securing the Green Flag Award in 2023 and is well used by local residents, schools, groups and organisations for informal recreation. The Mill Adventure Base is creating a public offer over the next 6 months including adding a zipline, high ropes trail system and expanding the overnight camping options. They have had their planning application approved. The planned expansion of the Mill Adventure Base alongside this new commercial building is expected to increase visitor numbers for the site by 25,000 per year. The purpose of this soft market testing is to engage with the market to determine the level of interest in this venture and obtain market-led feed-back so as we can set out our tender strategy and specification that provides the best solution for both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ae36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006379-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG17 8DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Ashfield
Electoral Ward
Greenwood & Summit
Westminster Constituency
Ashfield

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