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title: "Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession"
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# Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b403dfe8-f3b6-4fdf-87b1-3667b5e97c2b

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## Summary

Forestry England is currently in the Tender stage for the "Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession" project, aimed at establishing a wedding and events space within Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. The project falls under the Event Services industry category (CPV code 79952000) and is located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender notice was published on 22nd August 2024, with a tender period ending on 26th September 2024. The contract for the concession is planned to commence on 1st January 2025 and is expected to run until 31st December 2031. Interested operators are invited to submit their expressions of interest via email to confirm their participation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to its focus on event services. Businesses experienced in managing large-scale events or those looking to expand their portfolio in venue management would find this tender suitable. The project's substantial value of £1,000,000 indicates a lucrative opportunity for operators who can leverage the footfall of approximately 300,000 visitors that Wyre Forest attracts annually. Additionally, the tender process includes potential market testing, which could provide further insights into the project's scope and leasing terms based on market feedback.

## Notice

Forestry England is seeking expressions of interest from operators wishing to provide a wedding and events space in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. Wyre forest near Bewdley, attracts in the region of 300,000 visits annually, there are a variety of waymarked walking, running and horse trails. Following consideration of the initial expressions of interest, Forestry England may wish to engage in further soft market testing with respondents. Therefore, at this stage the scope of the lease and lease duration is still subject to change based on feedback from the market. This prior information notice does not commit Forestry England to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market sounding exercise. Forestry England reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement process. To confirm you interest in this opportunity, please email arran.price@forestryengland.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277da2b5-8a1d-4cdf-aae1-cebea4b3cd9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 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 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277da2b5-8a1d-4cdf-aae1-cebea4b3cd9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277da2b5-8a1d-4cdf-aae1-cebea4b3cd9e
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=884637237
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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