Planning

Cardiff Riding School

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Sep 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for the Cardiff Riding School, located in the picturesque Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff. The procurement is for horse riding school services and additional ancillary facilities. The goal is to attract operators who can invest in the facility and its programme. The procurement will include managing and enhancing existing programmes, modernising systems, and developing new educational opportunities. A meet-the-buyer event will be held online via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 7th October before 11th October 2024. Interested parties must register by 4th October through Proactis using PIN REFERENCE: ERFX1008168.

This tender offers a unique growth opportunity for businesses in the equestrian services industry or those with experience in educational programmes linked to alternative curriculums. Companies specialising in facility management, vocational education, and equestrian services would find this contract particularly well-suited. The successful bidder will have the chance to invest in and modernise a key local facility, enhancing its service offerings and supporting local communities, including children at risk of failing in mainstream education. This initiative allows for significant business growth through long-term development and community engagement.

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Notice Title

Cardiff Riding School

Notice Description

Cardiff Riding School is the only Local Authority operated equestrian facility in Wales delivering riding lessons for schools, children and adults, disability groups, children's parties and more recently for alternative curriculum for children at risk of failing in mainstream education. It also provides a livery for private horse owners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff Riding School is the only Local Authority operated equestrian facility in Wales delivering riding lessons for schools, children and adults, disability groups, children's parties and more recently for alternative curriculum for children at risk of failing in mainstream education. It also provides a livery for private horse owners. The facility is set in the beautiful surrounding of Pontcanna Fields in the heart of the city with excellent public transport access. The facility is in need of capital investment and has potential for growth through broadening the education programme, better use of the outdoor space and products on offer. Additional information: The aim of this notice is to attract an operator that can bring significant capital investment to the facility, protect, develop and enhance the existing programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031046-2024
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

03322300 - Horses

80513000 - Horse riding school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£544,184 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2024Expired
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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateandtransport@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920873732

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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