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title: "Colwick Country Park and Lakes Operator Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# Colwick Country Park and Lakes Operator Soft Market Testing

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4920b89-412a-44ef-a0d8-8f2cf9b0108b

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## Summary

The Nottingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of the "Colwick Country Park and Lakes Operator Soft Market Testing" tender, which focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The engagement end date for this soft market testing exercise is set for 12th January 2017. This initiative is aimed at assessing interest from external operators for managing the fishing lakes at Colwick Country Park, located in the East Midlands region of England. Interested suppliers must register for free to access the relevant documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in leisure and recreational services, particularly those with experience in park management or aquatic recreation. Firms that specialise in fishing lake operations, event management, or outdoor recreational activities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this soft market testing could help businesses gain insights into the operational requirements and establish relationships with the Nottingham City Council for future opportunities.

## Notice

Soft market testing exercise to canvass external operators for the fishing lakes at Colwick Country Park. Additional information: If you haven't already done so, you will need to register as a supplier (registration is free) to access the relevant documentation. If you need assistance navigating this site please contact: Technical Support Team By Tel: 01670 597136_#2_#2 (lines open from 08:30am to 17:00pm Monday to Friday, excluding English public holidays). By email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b5dfc2-44ee-4c99-a9d2-315db972c76c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 13:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b5dfc2-44ee-4c99-a9d2-315db972c76c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b5dfc2-44ee-4c99-a9d2-315db972c76c
  11th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Electronic tendering portal

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