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title: "Belper River Gardens Boating Concession -Expressions of Interest"
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buyer: "AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Belper River Gardens Boating Concession -Expressions of Interest

Buyer: AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19090cc5-3dd2-4ee9-b8cf-942cecc3a266

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## Summary

Amber Valley Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Belper River Gardens Boating Concession - Expressions of Interest". This tender falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category and is located in Belper, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 17:00 on 12th February 2021. The successful operator will take over the existing boating operations beginning 1st May 2021, with a contract period lasting until 30th April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the leisure and recreational sectors, particularly those specialising in the hire of small pleasure boats such as rowing boats and canoes. Companies with experience in operating such facilities, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this concession. With the possibility of expanding services and organising boating activities, participants can expect to enhance their service offerings and potentially increase their customer base.

## Notice

Amber Valley Borough Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced operators of small pleasure boats for hire, such as rowing boats and canoes, to bid for the boating concession at Belper River Gardens, Derbyshire. The appointed Operator will take over the running of the existing rowing boats on a concession basis, and will have the opportunity to expand the operation to include other types of small pleasure boats, arranging organised boating activities and extending the current boating season. Expressions of Interest should be submitted to simon.gladwin@ambervalley.gov.uk by 17:00h on 12th February 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f27e6b6-ca51-4af5-9c5c-c7a8ebb27ecd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | RIPLEY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE5 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Amber Valley |
| Electoral ward | Ripley & Marehay |
| Westminster constituency | Amber Valley |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f27e6b6-ca51-4af5-9c5c-c7a8ebb27ecd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f27e6b6-ca51-4af5-9c5c-c7a8ebb27ecd
  19th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk

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