--- title: "Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2025-01-22" --- # Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently in the tender stage for the Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework, aimed at awarding a framework agreement for design consultancy services. This tender, under the CPV classification 79415200, involves a mixture of digital and print design, as well as design and build projects. The total value of this contract is GBP 350,000 with individual lots valued at GBP 200,000 for digital and print design and GBP 150,000 for design and build projects. Located in Gloucestershire, the tender process follows an open procurement method and welcomes submission until 26 February 2025. Key dates include the procurement announcement on 22 January 2025 and bid opening on 26 February 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in design consultancy, particularly those specialising in graphic design, digital media, and onsite interpretative projects. Businesses with expertise in creating marketing visuals, print publications, and digital media campaigns will find Lot 1 suitable, whereas Lot 2 caters to companies skilled in project-based design and build services. Participation in this framework agreement could lead to substantial business growth, offering continued work on varied projects within a prestigious national arboretum. The open procedure and framework agreement allow for broad competition with numerous potential participants, fostering a competitive yet inclusive procurement environment. ## Notice We will be awarding a framework agreement for design work at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. This framework will cover our everyday design works and will be split over 2 lots covering different design work 'types'. Lot 1 will be design for digital and print, Lot 2 will be for design and build projects. ### Lot Information Specialist digital design including animation and film Specialist digital design including animation and film Design and production of print materials including illustration e.g. leaflets, banners, interpretative panels Design and production of print materials including illustration e.g. leaflets, banners, interpretative panels Design and build projects for more complex onsite projects Design and build projects for more complex onsite projects (up to PS20,000), where the designer will need fabrication expertise, including experience of fulfilling the duties of the Principal Designer role as specified under Construction Design and Management Regulations Design for digital and print Lot 1 suppliers will provide design services for material such as: -concept development -creating visuals for marketing campaigns -Leaflets / publications -digital media for rollout across social media platforms -simple graphic panels designed to fit existing signage structures. Renewal: May be renewed upon expiry Design and build Lot 2 suppliers will provide a design and build service for small-medium onsite interpretative projects (typically up to PS30,000 in value but there may be occasions when the value is higher). Renewal: May be renewed upon expiry ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002267-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | £350,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Additional buyers | FORESTRY ENGLAND | | 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 34928470 - Signage - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002267-2025 - 10 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007079-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4A6JYM2WFS - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Design-consultancy-services./4A6JYM2WFS - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.forestryengland.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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