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title: "GB-Basildon: Operation of Miniature Railway & Provision of Village Green Concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park"
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# GB-Basildon: Operation of Miniature Railway & Provision of Village Green Concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park

Buyer: BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a36b585b-7707-4a0d-b99f-ce0571755846

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## Summary

The Basildon Borough Council has awarded a contract for the operation of the miniature railway and provision of village green concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park. The contract is classified under recreational-area services and is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender process was open, with the tender period ending on January 19, 2024. The contract period will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, providing opportunities for business growth in the East of England region.

This tender by Basildon Borough Council presents business opportunities for companies interested in managing and operating recreational services. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the service industry, particularly those experienced in managing outdoor recreational areas, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process follows an open procedure, allowing eligible businesses to bid for either or both lots available, creating avenues for business expansion and development.

## Notice

Basildon Borough Council is seeking to let a contract for the management and operation of the miniature railway and/or the Village Green Concessions at Wat Tyler Country Park . There are two Lots available - Lot 1 - Management and Operation of the Miniature Railway, Lot 2 - Provision of the Village Green Concession Events. Bidders can bid for one or both lots. (The village green concessions will only operate from the 1st April - 30th September each year, four days per week, Sundays excluded. ) 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/9200e5ba-085f-4a26-afa4-3a3325ab5dd4 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 1DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | St Martin's |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BASILDON MINIATURE RAILWAY; PICCADILLY WHIP CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92330000 - Recreational-area services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9200e5ba-085f-4a26-afa4-3a3325ab5dd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9200e5ba-085f-4a26-afa4-3a3325ab5dd4
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=848481573
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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