--- title: "Alpaca & Llama Walking Concession - Whinlatter Forest" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039acc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039acc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039acc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039acc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2023-01-26" --- # Alpaca & Llama Walking Concession - Whinlatter Forest Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039acc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-039acc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-039acc.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, acting as the buying organization, has initiated a planned procurement process for the concession entitled "Alpaca & Llama Walking Concession - Whinlatter Forest". The contract falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services category and has a value of £1,400,000. The procurement aims to deliver first-class alpaca and llama walking experiences at Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria. The tender stage is currently in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for April 1st, 2023. This public procurement opportunity by the Forestry Commission provides a chance for businesses involved in recreational, cultural, and sporting services to showcase their expertise. Companies with experience in promoting outdoor activities, visitor experiences, and animal welfare are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to contribute to enhancing visitor reviews, promoting environmental conservation, and providing engaging activities for a large annual visitor base of around 250,000 at Whinlatter Forest. ## Notice Forestry England are looking to award a contract for the delivery first class alpaca and llama walking experiences which include meet and greets at Whinlatter Forest. The contactor will be expected to promote Whinlatter Forest and Forestry England within marketing materials, via social media channels and during activities they deliver. It is expected that there will be a range of activities provided that offers opportunities for all visitors and provide accessibility for all. Forestry England are looking to work with an exceptional delivery partner who understands the organisation's values and aims. A thorough understanding of Whinlatter Forest and how it operates is essential to providing a first-class visitor experience. These experiences will contribute to excellent visitor reviews for both Whinlatter Forest, Forestry England as well as the contractor. The contactor must have all walking routes preapproved by Forestry England and provide all necessary paperwork such as rick assessments, public liability cover etc when requested. Walks will be restricted to footpaths and forest roads. Walking on mountain bike trails will not be permitted. The contactor must report participation figures monthly and financial figures on a quarterly basis for Forestry England to raise invoices based on the details of the contact. It will be a requirement for the contractor to promote the completion of the Active Forest Survey to all participants. It is expected for the contactor to keep in good repair the area in which they operate including the field and any outbuildings within it. Animal welfare is of the upmost importance and details should be provided to Forestry England as to how the animals will be looked after and which regulations or governing body recommendations are being followed. Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Visitor numbers are in the region of 250,000 each year. The forest is serviced by a public transport bus. The site offers a cafe, bike hire, and tree top adventure with Go Ape. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Forestry England are looking to award a contract for the delivery first class alpaca and llama walking experiences which include meet and greets at Whinlatter Forest. The operator will be expected to promote Whinlatter Forest and Forestry England within marketing materials, via social media channels and during activities they deliver. It is expected that there will be a range of activities provided that offers opportunities for all visitors and provide accessibility for all. Forestry England are looking to work with an exceptional delivery partner who understands the organisation's values and aims. A thorough understanding of Whinlatter Forest and how it operates is essential to providing a first-class visitor experience. These experiences will contribute to excellent visitor reviews for both Whinlatter Forest, Forestry England as well as the operator. The operator must have all walking routes preapproved by Forestry England and provide all necessary paperwork such as risk assessments, public liability cover etc when requested. Walks will be restricted to footpaths and forest roads. Walking on mountain bike trails will not be permitted. The operator must report participation figures monthly and financial figures on a quarterly basis for Forestry England to raise invoices based on the details of the contact. It will be a requirement for the operator to promote the completion of the Active Forest Survey to all participants. It is expected for the operator to keep in good repair the area in which they operate including the field and any outbuildings within it. Animal welfare is of the upmost importance and details should be provided to Forestry England as to how the animals will be looked after and which regulations or governing body recommendations are being followed. Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play. Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site, Whinlatter has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Visitor numbers are in the region of 250,000 each year. The forest is serviced by a public transport bus. The site offers a cafe, bike hire, and tree top adventure with Go Ape. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact sam.harris@forestryengland.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002404-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 26 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2023 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002404-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=746548513 - https://www.forestryengland.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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