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title: "Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession"
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# Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ba1b97b-edfb-4ecb-a07a-104263f53ed0

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is seeking a watersports provider to enhance activities at Mallards Pike Lake in the South West of the UK. The tender titled "Mallards Pike Water Sports Concession" falls under the industry category of Recreational, cultural and sporting services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 20, 2023, and a contract period running from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in watersports activities to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value is £250,000 in GBP, offering significant growth potential for the successful bidder. With a focus on enhancing watersports provision, this opportunity aligns with businesses looking to offer SUP, Canoeing, and Kayaking services in a popular recreational area.

## Notice

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike Lake attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular cafe and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0533c5-0b9a-4f32-9bb7-1c2bfaf6e18f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0533c5-0b9a-4f32-9bb7-1c2bfaf6e18f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f0533c5-0b9a-4f32-9bb7-1c2bfaf6e18f
  13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=795088558
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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