--- title: "Heart of the Forest Masterplan" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY" published: "2021-10-20" --- # Heart of the Forest Masterplan Buyer: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-650b6a41-0e75-427d-a71e-90f358452746.json) ## Summary The National Forest Company (NFC) is conducting an open procurement process for the "Heart of the Forest Masterplan," aimed at developing a strategic plan for a 10-square-mile area on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border, transitioning from an industrial landscape to a sustainable visitor destination. The procurement period for submissions ended on 3rd February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 30th November 2020. The project primarily focuses on architectural design services, featuring a two-phase approach where the first phase encourages engagement among stakeholders, while the second will offer governance for the plan's implementation. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in sectors such as architectural design, urban planning, and development consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in creating sustainable and innovative visitor destinations, along with a commitment to environmental resilience and community engagement, will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement. Connecting with the evolving landscape of the National Forest initiative could further enhance their business prospects. ## Notice The National Forest Company (NFC) invites consultants to submit proposals to work with the NFC, local planning authorities (LPAs) and partners to produce a Masterplan for the Heart of the Forest. The Heart of the Forest is an area of around 10 square miles of former industrial landscape currently under restoration on the Leicestershire / Derbyshire border. The area has been subject to significant change over the previous 25 years from a working coalfield to an emerging visitor destination set within an establishing wooded landscape. The Masterplan will look to build on these achievements and set out how the next 25 years could see the area become an established and sustainable visitor destination, serving both residents and visitors, set within maturing woodlands. The evolution of the area will be based on the emerging National Forest 'Greenprint' themes of creating a low carbon and sustainable economy, forming an environment resilient to climate change and the creation of a National Forest sense of place. The Masterplan will be produced in two phases. Phase one will be an inspiring and visual document which will engage and enthuse partners, landowners, businesses and local residents to collectively drive ambition and realise the potential of the area. Phase two will establish clear governance for delivery of the vision through the development and delivery of a more detailed plan. This commission is to deliver phase one and to make recommendations for a proposed approach to phase two. Full details are provided on the attached specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68779ee4-7438-4daa-9a0f-0924b0219321 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £33,385 | | 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 | THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY | | Locality | SWADLINCOTE | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE12 6BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | North West Leicestershire | | Electoral ward | Ashby Woulds | | Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GILLESPIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68779ee4-7438-4daa-9a0f-0924b0219321 - 27 Jan 2020 at 15:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614abcff-bd22-4e83-8eaf-eee08cec1d6f - 21 Jan 2020 at 15:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614abcff-bd22-4e83-8eaf-eee08cec1d6f - 7 Jan 2020 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614abcff-bd22-4e83-8eaf-eee08cec1d6f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68779ee4-7438-4daa-9a0f-0924b0219321 20th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614abcff-bd22-4e83-8eaf-eee08cec1d6f 27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30533dfa-1a4b-4e80-85bc-96165d47b650 Annex A - Plan of the Heart of the Forest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/066c9a82-0cb0-45a2-b4e8-5aee22166f0e Standard Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41c9a001-11cf-4847-8182-deb463de7244 Heart of the Forest Masterplan Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c71bba8-8d65-497d-a328-f862eec3fced HOTF Masterplan Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aedcbe2a-470d-49c7-81fd-5f63e8e237ed Heart of the Forest Masterplan Questions 27-1-20 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalforest.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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