--- title: "Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04933a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04933a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04933a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04933a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04933a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04933a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04933a.json) ## Summary Forestry England has issued a prior information notice for a concession to operate a wedding and events space in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. The initiative, tagged as "Wyre Forest Wedding & Events Space Concession", falls under the industry category of Event Services and lies within the Worcestershire region (UKG12). The current procurement stage is planning, with interested parties invited to submit expressions of interest. Key dates include a future notice date set for 27th September 2024, indicating the next phase of the procurement timeline. This concession could potentially attract significant interest, given that Wyre Forest draws approximately 300,000 visitors annually. This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, hospitality, or leisure services. The value of the concession is estimated at £1,000,000 GBP, making it an attractive prospect for established operators looking to expand their portfolio or enter into a new market segment. Ideal candidates include businesses with expertise in managing large-scale events, particularly in unique or natural settings. The procurement process is intended to involve further market testing, allowing respondents to influence the scope and duration of the lease, thereby optimising the final agreement to better suit industry needs. Contact Forestry England's representative, Arran Price, for further details and to express your interest. ## Notice Forestry England is seeking expressions of interest from operators wishing to provide a wedding and events space in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. Wyre forest near Bewdley, attracts in the region of 300,000 visits annually, there are a variety of waymarked walking, running and horse trails. Following consideration of the initial expressions of interest, Forestry England may wish to engage in further soft market testing with respondents. Therefore, at this stage the scope of the lease and lease duration is still subject to change based on feedback from the market. This prior information notice does not commit Forestry England to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market sounding exercise. Forestry England reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement process. To confirm you interest in this opportunity, please email arran.price@forestryengland.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 Forestry England is seeking expressions of interest from operators wishing to provide a wedding and events space in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster. Wyre forest near Bewdley, attracts in the region of 300,000 visits annually, there are a variety of waymarked walking, running and horse trails. Following consideration of the initial expressions of interest, Forestry England may wish to engage in further soft market testing with respondents. Therefore, at this stage the scope of the lease and lease duration is still subject to change based on feedback from the market. This prior information notice does not commit Forestry England to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market sounding exercise. Forestry England reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement process. To confirm you interest in this opportunity, please email arran.price@forestryengland.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026942-2024 | | 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 | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 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 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 18:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026942-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=884637237 - https://www.forestryengland.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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