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Bike Hire Concession - Haldon Forest Park

FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 13:57

Tender

14 Oct 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for operating the Bike Hire Concession at Haldon Forest Park has been completed by Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission. The contract has been awarded to Forest Cycle Hire Limited and involves providing retail trade services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region. The procurement method was an open competition below threshold, conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is scheduled to end on 28th February 2031, with an option to extend for two additional years. The award stage was achieved, with the contract signed on 1st February 2026, and holds a gross contract value of £1,609,200.00.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in recreational, cultural, and sporting services. It offers a five-year initial contract period with potential extensions, ensuring long-term operational growth for the successful bidder. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, aligning with concession requirements. The contracted services could potentially boost the business's visibility and engagement within the local area, creating a well-suited opportunity for companies specialising in customer service, staffing, training, communication, and marketing within the cycling industry. Additionally, businesses capable of upholding regulatory compliance, health and safety standards, environmental considerations, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion are well-positioned to leverage this concession for expanding their market share in the recreational trade sector.

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Notice Title

Bike Hire Concession - Haldon Forest Park

Notice Description

Forestry England have completed a tender to appoint a business partner to operate the Bike Hire Concession at Haldon Forest Park

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract of 5 years with the option for the contracting authority to extend for a further two 1 year periods (5+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034296-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,341,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)
Additional Buyers

FORESTRY COMMISSION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREST CYCLE HIRE

Further Information

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