--- title: "Outwoods Cottage and Surrounds - Potential for Future Use" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-08" --- # Outwoods Cottage and Surrounds - Potential for Future Use Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25ecb001-d118-4342-9d92-0eb325b7006c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Charnwood Borough Council seeking proposals for the redevelopment of the Outwoods Cottage and its surroundings, located in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The title of the tender is "Outwoods Cottage and Surrounds - Potential for Future Use," and it falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. Currently in the planning stage, the early engagement with the market aims to gather insights on potential development options, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The last date to request further information was 27th January 2017. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in redevelopment and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public space enhancement and visitor engagement projects. Companies that can offer innovative concepts for revitalising underutilised resources and enhancing visitor experiences could find significant prospects within this project. Participation in this tender may enable businesses to contribute to the sustainability and appeal of a beloved community site, thus facilitating growth and collaboration with local authorities. ## Notice This is an informal sounding of the market through which Charnwood Borough Council in conjunction with The Outwoods Management Committee seeks to better understand the potential for a range of commercial and other options for appropriate redevelopment of the Outwoods Cottage and Surrounds in ways that complement existing facilities and services currently provided. The site is comprised of three adjacent areas. There is a small building housing some basic public toilets and a building known as the "Keepers Cottage". Located next to the car park this building has been closed up for around three years. The building and the surrounding areas are an underutilised resource which could potentially make a significant contribution to visitors experience of the site. In addition, the Council is seeking input from the market on the best ways to package any potential redevelopment opportunity to help stimulate significant interest in the project and ensure a wide range of high quality proposals are brought forward. The Council believes that early engagement with the market can usefully help shape the development of the project and increase the chances of a successful outcome. The Outwoods is a high quality, well-loved site used by over 100,000 people per year. The currently closed Keepers cottage and surrounding areas are an underused resource which, with appropriate development, could contribute significantly to both the long term sustainability and the overall visitor offer of the site. The need is therefore to bring the area into use in ways which are appropriate to the site, provide complimentary facilities and activities and contribute to delivery of the overall vision. The last date to request information will be the 27/01/17. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5780992d-3b60-4557-b50c-c4ffd7704b2b | | 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 | 8 Jun 2017 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE11 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Charnwood | | Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields | | Westminster constituency | Loughborough | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2017 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5780992d-3b60-4557-b50c-c4ffd7704b2b - 8 Jun 2017 at 11:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f1e72-6d7f-44dd-8c2a-efabc993dec3 - 8 Dec 2016 at 09:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f1e72-6d7f-44dd-8c2a-efabc993dec3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5780992d-3b60-4557-b50c-c4ffd7704b2b 8th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81f1e72-6d7f-44dd-8c2a-efabc993dec3 8th June 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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