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title: "Commercial Operations at Rufford Abbey Country Park"
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# Commercial Operations at Rufford Abbey Country Park

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e79f0064-0967-4ad0-a9d3-653c866f7b7a

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process titled "Commercial Operations at Rufford Abbey Country Park," which falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services. This tender, currently in the award stage, involves a significant contract valued at £30,000,000 GBP, with a contract period that commenced on 2nd January 2017 and extends until 12th January 2027. The procurement method adopted for this process was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 4th October 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in service operations, particularly those specialising in hospitality, event management, or leisure activities. Companies that can demonstrate experience in managing commercial services in parks or similar environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to establish long-term operations in a prime location, fostering growth and sustainability in the East Midlands region.

## Notice

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS AT RUFFORD ABBEY COUNTRY PARK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a7199a-6652-4d22-8c9d-fe13a2d2564d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 12 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARKWOOD LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a7199a-6652-4d22-8c9d-fe13a2d2564d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a7199a-6652-4d22-8c9d-fe13a2d2564d
  9th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cfab2463-650c-e611-8112-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

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