--- title: "Future Concession Opportunities at High Lodge, Thetford" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2021-02-08" --- # Future Concession Opportunities at High Lodge, Thetford Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-458d82f2-2252-4dab-937a-69ceee858049.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is initiating a procurement process titled "Future Concession Opportunities at High Lodge, Thetford." This project is set within the recreational and cultural services industry, located at High Lodge in East England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date for interested parties is 31st March 2021. This tender aims to identify up to six attraction providers who will enhance the visitor experience through family-oriented leisure activities that encourage physical activity and prolong customers' stay during peak times such as weekends and school holidays. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recreational, cultural, and retail trade services to expand their offerings. Companies that provide family-friendly activities or attractions, particularly those catering to the outdoor market, would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest and contribute suggestions regarding potential attractions that align with the vision for High Lodge; this can help in shaping the final tender specifications and requirements. ## Notice Forestry England have a future concession requirement for up to 6 attraction providers at our High Lodge site in the East England Forest District. The attraction providers must deliver family leisure activities which add to our visitor experience on-site whilst encouraging physical activity and increasing customer stay duration. Forestry England are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the specification of requirements and future tender documentation accurately reflects the offerings of the outdoor attractions market. We invite interested companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans. We also invite suppliers to provide suggestions on potential attractions that they believe would be a suitable fit with the High Lodge site: https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge The attractions must occur at peak visitor times (i.e. weekends and school holidays) and appeal to families. Additional information: We invite interested companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans. We also invite suppliers to provide suggestions on potential attractions that they believe would be a suitable fit with the High Lodge site. Please register your interest with emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk by close of business Wednesday 31st March 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb38726-632e-4955-99b7-0e4b289f97a6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2021 at 09:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb38726-632e-4955-99b7-0e4b289f97a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb38726-632e-4955-99b7-0e4b289f97a6 8th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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