---
title: "GB-Bristol: Forest Runner Series"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2023-10-03"
---

# GB-Bristol: Forest Runner Series

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321.json)

## Summary

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has initiated a tender process titled "GB-Bristol: Forest Runner Series" in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The procurement aims to award a concession agreement to run the Forest Runner Series, involving the organisation and delivery of running events at Forestry England's recreational sites. The tender, of open procedure type, has a value of GBP 1,000,000, with a minimum value of GBP 500,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2031. The tender period ends on November 3, 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those involved in event planning and organization, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The chance to organise running events at multiple recreational sites presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the sports and recreation industry. Interested parties should consider the requirements outlined in the tender documents to align their proposals with Forestry England's expectations.

## Notice

Forestry England are looking to award a concession agreement to a single operator to run it's Forest Runner Series. The operator will be required to plan, organise and deliver a series of running events at Forestry England's recreational sites. Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93eb909-f1ec-4337-855d-671d402c237e |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93eb909-f1ec-4337-855d-671d402c237e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93eb909-f1ec-4337-855d-671d402c237e
  3rd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=812583196
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-633a2e81-ed28-4d13-bdc6-b81460560321.json.