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title: "CONCESSION OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR WATER BASED ACTIVITY LICENCES ON BUDE CANAL"
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# CONCESSION OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR WATER BASED ACTIVITY LICENCES ON BUDE CANAL

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58dbfc9e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cornwall Council offering a concession opportunity for water-based activity licences on the Bude Canal. This tender, titled "Concession Opportunity to Apply for Water Based Activity Licences on Bude Canal," falls under the category of sport-related services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23rd February 2016, with applications due by 3pm on 14th March 2016. The contract period spans from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2019, and the procurement method used is an open procedure, accommodating suitably experienced organisations seeking to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in outdoor and water-based activities. Businesses like adventure tourism operators, kayaking services, and recreational companies that can demonstrate their experience and capability in managing water-based activities would be well-suited to apply for these licences. The open and competitive nature of the tender allows multiple providers to engage, fostering innovation and service diversity in the recreational offerings along the Bude Canal.

## Notice

CORNWALL COUNCIL is issuing an open invitation for suitably experienced and qualified water based activity providers to apply for the limited numbers of canoe/kayak licences available for use on designated stretches of the Bude Canal, covering the period 1/4/2016 to 31/3/2019 inclusive. Any organisations interested in applying and who would like to discuss the potential of this opportunity are invited to contact the Council's Countryside Office on 01208 262857 or email Coralie.barrow@cornwall.gov.uk Applications must be received by 3pm on Monday 14th of March 2016 and sent in hard copy and electronic format to Coralie Barrow, as instructed, within the attached downloadable documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5631d108-6991-4a61-b56e-5a1c5d3fd6ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BODMIN |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Bodmin St Petroc's |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ADVENTURE INTERNATIONAL; ATLANTIC DIVING; BUDE CANOE EXPERIENCE; OUTDOOR ADVENTURE; SALTWATER SAFARI; SHORELINE EXTREME SPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5631d108-6991-4a61-b56e-5a1c5d3fd6ea
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a93b90-26b1-4e29-8263-311042a1e962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5631d108-6991-4a61-b56e-5a1c5d3fd6ea
  3rd September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17a93b90-26b1-4e29-8263-311042a1e962
  23rd February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09bdc6b5-d51b-4c11-b011-b59440e06254
  Bude Canal Activity Information Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83ac1d1c-a15d-416f-9052-e83f85f9f3d3
  RFQ Submission Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8dfb824e-e19e-45fb-a9c2-286100c7edbc
  Letter for RFQ Submission
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad6fb546-886e-4d1d-830c-52b71521c21d
  Bude Canal Activity Information Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ed4ea78-0fda-41c8-847e-cba77cabdd94
  RFQ Submission Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6be7d173-fd07-473b-996a-a46756db7d19
  Letter for RFQ Submission

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