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title: "Forest Runner Series"
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# Forest Runner Series

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c23b624a-54a1-457f-9f25-5b4b63686f02

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## Summary

Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission) is seeking to award a concession contract for the delivery of the Forest Runner Series, a series of 5k and 10k running events at various forest centres across England. The contract has a value of £400,000 and involves providing recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The tender deadline for submissions is 31st May 2023, with the contract period running from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses experienced in hosting sporting events and marketing services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Interested parties should contact Forestry England via email at sam.harris@forestryengland.uk to express their interest in participating in this lucrative contract.

## Notice

Forestry England are looking to award a concession contract for the delivery of Forest Runner, a series of 5k and 10k running events at their forest centres. The contractor would take the operational and marketing lead in providing the event series and be able to deliver the running events at a number of forests across England. Forestry England are looking to work with an experienced and established delivery partner who understands the organisation's values and aims. Interested parties are requested to email the named contact in this notice to express an interest in this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709c1a3a-7226-4540-bc6e-1cfb8b36c9bb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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

- 12 Apr 2023 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709c1a3a-7226-4540-bc6e-1cfb8b36c9bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709c1a3a-7226-4540-bc6e-1cfb8b36c9bb
  12th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=774504862
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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