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title: "Forest of Dean Cycle Centre"
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buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
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# Forest of Dean Cycle Centre

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4c7eee1-bebc-4dc2-9109-6d9d6855aeb5

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## Summary

Forestry England, under the buyer designation of BIP Solutions Limited, is conducting an open procurement process for the management of the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. The tender, titled "Forest of Dean Cycle Centre," is classified under recreational, cultural, and sporting services, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is active, allowing businesses to submit their bids until 25 July 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 April 2023 and run until 31 March 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in café management, bike retail, bike repairs, and mountain bike uplift services. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may find a suitable match for their services. Promoting a collaborative bidding approach could also enhance competitiveness, as potential bidders can apply for individual or combined opportunities.

## Notice

Forestry England is seeking expressions of interest from potential operators that are interested in bidding for the opportunity to manage a cafe, bike retail shop and bike repair workshop in the Forest of Dean. In addition, Forestry England is also seeking expressions of interest from potential operators that are interested in bidding for the opportunity to provided a mountain bike uplift service on the same site. Potential bidders will have the option to bid for each opportunity individually or together.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff112509-d1a1-4e25-b063-1d2d74434eb0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff112509-d1a1-4e25-b063-1d2d74434eb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff112509-d1a1-4e25-b063-1d2d74434eb0
  4th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Recreational,-cultural-and-sporting-services./93N86RH6Z6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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