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title: "Bedgebury and High Lodge Bike Hire Concessions"
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# Bedgebury and High Lodge Bike Hire Concessions

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c38f5a4-88d4-475a-a020-667561a1a9a5

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## Summary

Forestry England, representing the Forestry Commission, has awarded a tender for the operation of Bedgebury and High Lodge Bike Hire Concessions. The leases will last up to 10 years with a potential break clause at the end of year 5. The total value ranges from £4m to £7m for Bedgebury and £2m to £3m for High Lodge. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender period ended on April 24, 2023. The contract period is set from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2033, in the East of England for recreational, cultural, and sporting services.

This tender award presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete for long-term leases for cycle hire concessions in the recreation industry. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those experienced in operating recreational services or bike hire concessions. The awarded contract has a significant value, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to expand their operations in the East of England region and establish a presence in the leisure and outdoor activities sector.

## Notice

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the Bedgebury and High Lodge Cycle Hire concession leases. The leases will be for a period of up to 10 years and includes a mutual break clause operable at the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft leases are available in the tender documents. The total value of the Bedgebury Cycle Hire lease opportunity will be in the region of PS4m - PS7m. The total value of the High Lodge Cycle Hire lease opportunity will be in the region of PS2m - PS7m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e1c656-13bc-4bc7-9fc5-f721777ca047 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHYTE BIKES (DEMO CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e1c656-13bc-4bc7-9fc5-f721777ca047

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e1c656-13bc-4bc7-9fc5-f721777ca047
  31st July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=794359758
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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