Planning

Concessions at Various Visitor Sites - Request for Information

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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Planning

03 Nov 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Forestry and Land Scotland, based in Inverness, UK, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Concessions at Various Visitor Sites". This initiative falls under the environmental protection industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The RFI aims to engage the market and gain insights for developing a sustainable service provision at key visitor sites. Key dates include the future notice expected on 4th May 2022, and the possibility of a subsequent procurement process being advertised between April and June 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in tourism, hospitality, or related services, especially those equipped to manage visitor centre operations. Companies that can offer innovative, financially viable solutions for enhancing visitor experiences at natural sites would be well-positioned to compete. Responding to this RFI could also help refine understanding of market capabilities and requirements, leading to a stronger application in upcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concessions at Various Visitor Sites - Request for Information

Notice Description

This Request For Information (RFI) is intended to enable Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to engage with the wider market to gain an understanding of interest in developing a high quality and financially sustainable provision to the public at key FLS visitor sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Request For Information (RFI) is intended to enable Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to engage with the wider market to gain an understanding of interest in developing a high quality and financially sustainable provision to the public at key FLS visitor sites. It is hoped that responses to this RFI will allow FLS to refine its requirements, based on what the market indicates it can deliver.. This contract may be divided into lots; this has not yet been decided. It is hoped that responses to this RFI will allow FLS to refine its requirements, based on what the market indicates it can deliver.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672432
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431919
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55520000 - Catering services

55900000 - Retail trade services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 May 2022Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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