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title: "PQ0171 - Provision of Commercial Opportunities for Sutton Park"
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# PQ0171 - Provision of Commercial Opportunities for Sutton Park

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-195ada1d-a348-439c-9fe4-319b1d6100fc

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process titled "PQ0171 - Provision of Commercial Opportunities for Sutton Park," aimed at promoting regeneration and enhancing the economic and social well-being of the area. This framework agreement will commence in early 2018, running for four years, and is associated with the recreational and cultural services industry. The tender period for submissions closes at midday on 30th October 2017, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2017 and ending on 30th November 2021. The council is inviting bids for various activities across three distinct lots, including leisure and sporting activities, as well as retail opportunities, to be managed through their e-tendering system, 'in-tend.'

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leisure, sporting, and retail activities to expand their operations within a prominent urban park. Businesses that can offer unique recreational experiences, such as adventure activities or catering services, will find this contract particularly suitable. The framework allows bidders to compete for one or more lots, promoting flexibility and collaboration in delivering diverse services that align with Birmingham's commitment to environmental and economic development.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council is seeking to promote regeneration throughout the City and to promote not only the economic but also social and environmental well-being of its area. As part of this process there is provision of Commercial Opportunities for Sutton Park. The Framework Agreement(s) will commence early in 2018 for a period of 4 years. There is no limit (within reason) to the duration of individual orders awarded under the Framework Agreement. Birmingham is renowned for being a green city, with numerous parks, areas of open space & open water; where people can be active and enjoy the great outdoors. The City Council wishes to engage with experienced organisations or individuals with the relevant and appropriate experience to submit business plans and ideas to generate income from Sutton Park. The framework is split into 3 Lots (the listings are for example only and not prescriptive under each theme): Lot 1 - Leisure Activities: * Soft/hard play facilities * Donkey/pony/llama etc rides * Land trains * Hire of Segway riders * Film and theatre, including open air cinema * Recreational activities e.g. colour runs, body/water zorbing etc * Specialist activity days e.g. hot air ballooning * High Rope activities * Or other similar activities Lot 2 - Sporting Activities * Ice skating * Sports coaching * Fitness training e.g. boot camps * Boating * Or other similar activities Lot 3 - Retail Opportunities * Car Boot sales/weekend markets * Temporary mobile catering opportunities e.g. ice cream vans, hot drinks/snack vans (subject to exclusivity arrangements already in existence in some parks) * Commercial growing, harvesting and/or selling opportunities for Christmas trees, hay, holly, mistletoe etc * Management of fishing venues * Or other similar activities Bidders may bid for one or more discipline within the Lots and for one or more Lots. This Invitation to Quote is being issued using the Council's e-tendering system 'in-tend' and organisations must ensure that they are registered users. The procurement process will be managed using this system and therefore all tenders must be submitted by Tenderers via the 'in-tend' system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function and you should not contact any individual directly either by email or by telephone. If you are already a registered user, you do not have to re-register. If you are unable to register with in-tend or are experiencing difficulties please either email the CPS helpdesk at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. Providers should be aware that the closing date for the quotation submissions is midday (12 noon) on 30th October 2017. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64198ebc-9098-4592-84e7-619be609586b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 75110000 - General public services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2017 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64198ebc-9098-4592-84e7-619be609586b
- 25 Oct 2017 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64198ebc-9098-4592-84e7-619be609586b
- 16 Oct 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64198ebc-9098-4592-84e7-619be609586b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64198ebc-9098-4592-84e7-619be609586b
  25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

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