Tender

Traffic Management and Admission Support-Westonbirt Arboretum

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority, is seeking services under the title "Traffic Management and Admission Support-Westonbirt Arboretum" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, initiated on 23 April 2026, is currently in the 'Tender' stage with key dates including the submission deadline on 18 May 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 6 May 2026. This open procedure aims to provide additional personnel for car park and admissions operations, particularly during peak visitor times, ensuring smooth traffic flow and efficient visitor processing to enhance safety and experience.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in customer and parking services. The contract is valued at £650,000 (gross amount £780,000), covering a five-year period starting from 8 August 2026. SMEs and VCSEs will find this procurement process particularly suitable, given its focus on quality standards and social value, alongside pricing strategies. With emphasis on customer service quality and communication management, businesses adept in these areas and keen on expanding their footprint in the public sector will benefit from participating in this procurement. The procedure is inclusive of electronic submissions and supports entries in English.

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Notice Title

Traffic Management and Admission Support-Westonbirt Arboretum

Notice Description

This procurement covers the provision of additional personnel to support car park management and admissions operations during peak visitor periods. Car park staff are responsible for managing vehicle flow to prevent congestion on the A46, ensuring queues do not form onto the main road. They will direct vehicles safely and efficiently, maintaining traffic flow and prioritising visitor and public safety. The admissions support element provides additional staffing during periods of high footfall to ensure visitors are processed efficiently. This includes managing multiple admissions points, such as the main admissions window and external pods, to minimise queuing and maintain a positive visitor experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037097-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

63712400 - Parking services

79342300 - Customer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Aug 2026 - 7 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-23

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
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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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

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