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30 Jul 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a tender process for the "Visitor Strategy Survey," focusing on market and economic research related to visitor strategies for the Forest of Dean. Phoenix MRC Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £32,310 gross and £26,925 net, which is set to run from 27th July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was below threshold and unspecified, highlighting its classification under sub-central government procurement. This contract was active as of the date it was signed on 23rd July 2026, with a contract notice published on 30th July 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and polling services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering in-depth visitor surveys and contributing to strategic planning for public spaces. The procurement suit those business entities that have experience in providing insightful analytical services, potentially enabling them to expand their portfolio and credibility by supporting a government project. Furthermore, engaging with such public sector clients can open doors to future collaborations within the field of environmental and visitor strategy services.

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Notice Title

Visitor Strategy Survey

Notice Description

Survey of visitors to assist with production of visitor strategy for Forest of Dean

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072266-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX MRC

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