Planning

Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

13 Jul 2023 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, acting as the buying organization, is planning a tender for the provision of watersports activities at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. This falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The procurement process is at the planning stage with a value of £250,000 GBP. The deadline for future notice is November 27, 2023. The tender aims to enhance watersports provision by introducing pay-and-play options for activities like SUP, Canoeing, and Kayaking.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for watersports providers to expand their business by engaging with approximately 165,000 annual visitors to Mallards Pike Lake. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with experience in managing watersports activities, customer service, and engaging with a diverse range of visitors. The opportunity focuses on enhancing visitor experiences through innovative and accessible watersports services, particularly during peak times and school holidays.

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Notice Title

Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike Lake attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular cafe and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular cafe and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays. Additional information: Interested parties are requested to complete a brief questionnaire which can be requested by email at sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020054-2023
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 00000000000

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

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