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title: "Contract for Forest Literature Project within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded programme"
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# Contract for Forest Literature Project within the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded programme

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-554d73ae-bb5f-4201-9c7c-9d046663eb26

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has recently awarded a contract for the "Forest Literature Project" as part of the Foresters' Forest Heritage Lottery Funded programme. This initiative, aimed at identifying, researching, and promoting the literary heritage of the Forest of Dean, falls under the forestry services category and is located in the South West of England. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract value amounting to £70,000, and a minimum value set at £55,000. Key contract dates include a start date of 3rd April 2017 and an end date of 2nd April 2022, with the tender period concluding on 17th March 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand into the heritage and educational sectors. Businesses with expertise in forestry, literature, or heritage research would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar projects. Engaging with this procurement initiative could enhance business growth by enabling companies to participate in community-focused projects that attract public interest and investment.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission have awarded a contract to identify, research, and raise awareness of the rich literary heritage of the Forest of Dean. The Foresters' Forest - the Landscape Partnership Programme for the Forest of Dean is a Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f69fbd-fc2e-4015-ba2a-bccda9e56390 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | COLEFORD |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL16 8BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Forest of Dean |
| Electoral ward | Coleford |
| Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f69fbd-fc2e-4015-ba2a-bccda9e56390
- 17 Feb 2017 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e912a1e-ebc5-4b4a-97d9-1a0b317404dc
- 17 Feb 2017 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e912a1e-ebc5-4b4a-97d9-1a0b317404dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f69fbd-fc2e-4015-ba2a-bccda9e56390
  20th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e912a1e-ebc5-4b4a-97d9-1a0b317404dc
  17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a26d2f7-d0ff-4bbb-97c5-d3131397b298
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd1dd325-5a11-45c3-b257-2017a23f5f7e
  Invitation to Tender

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