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title: "Staffordshire County Councils Countryside Estate Review"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Staffordshire County Councils Countryside Estate Review

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b2cffec-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council is currently undertaking a review of its countryside estate, which includes large country parks, picnic sites, and greenways. This procurement process is in the planning stage and is designated as a tender. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 23rd February 2018. This initiative aims to explore sustainable management solutions for an estate that is significantly utilised by the community, evidenced by an estimated three million visits annually. The project falls under the industry category of recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with the services expected to be delivered in the West Midlands region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, particularly those experienced in managing public parks and outdoor venues. Companies focused on sustainable development and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the council is looking for innovative models to enhance the quality of the estates while managing increased visitor demands efficiently. This challenge represents a chance for growth for businesses committed to improving community resources and environments.

## Notice

Staffordshire County Council's countryside estate includes large country parks, picnic sites and greenways. The estate is currently managed by County Council staff at a net revenue cost of just under PS900,000. The estate is well-used and highly valued by communities and visitors to the area, with an estimated three million visits each year. Use of the sites is changing with higher numbers of visitors wishing to pursue a wider range of activities. The sites are therefore making a significant contribution to the health and enjoyment of local communities, but this increasing demand also places greater pressure on the sites and requires active management. With significant pressure on County Council budgets, the current delivery model is not financially sustainable and risks deterioration of the estate. There is a need to develop a different model to ensure that the quality of the estate and its contribution to Staffordshire's communities and environment can be sustained into the future. This review is underway to explore how this can be achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3d52ff-f439-442f-859c-fd13efeda5ef |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3d52ff-f439-442f-859c-fd13efeda5ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3d52ff-f439-442f-859c-fd13efeda5ef
  26th August 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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