--- title: "Lease Opportunity within Reculver Country Park, Canterbury" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-16" --- # Lease Opportunity within Reculver Country Park, Canterbury Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-42cdb141-8885-4a0f-80ba-da66f7bff6e9.json) ## Summary The Canterbury City Council is inviting offers for a lease opportunity to operate a seasonal tent or glamping campsite within Reculver Country Park, located near Herne Bay, Kent. This procurement falls under the facilities management services category, with the procurement process classified as an open procedure. Important dates include the deadline for submissions, which is set for 12:00 on Thursday, 26 July 2018, and the anticipated contract start date on 1 October 2018. The lease will last for up to 25 years, expiring on 31 October 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in camping, leisure, and outdoor hospitality services. Enterprises specialising in glamping, event management, or facilities management would be particularly well-suited to compete, as there is an increasing demand for unique outdoor experiences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest through the Kent Business Portal, which serves as the gateway for accessing necessary documentation and submitting proposals. ## Notice Canterbury City Council is seeking offers for a lease to operate a seasonal tent or glamping campsite within Reculver Country Park, near Herne Bay, Kent. The lease is anticipated to commence upon October 2018 and will continue for a period of up to 25 years unless terminated in accordance with the terms of the lease. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Quote Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Thursday 23 August 2018. Questions and Communication - Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecca041-0c80-4bf8-b92a-54a0a28ee936 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 | | 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 1YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Northgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79993100 - Facilities management services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2018 at 11:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecca041-0c80-4bf8-b92a-54a0a28ee936 - 28 Jun 2018 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecca041-0c80-4bf8-b92a-54a0a28ee936 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecca041-0c80-4bf8-b92a-54a0a28ee936 16th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.canterbury.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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