--- title: "Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY" published: "2026-01-14" --- # Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub Buyer: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6.json) ## Summary The National Forest Company, a central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the feasibility of developing a Forest Enterprise Hub (FEH) in the Heart of the National Forest, located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. The award was made on 14 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 9 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The project, valued at £77,951 gross, involves outlining a strategic plan in two phases: initially developing the strategic rationale and subsequently an Outline Business Case. The procurement method used was an open, below-threshold competition, highlighting a streamlined, transparent approach focusing on service delivery, including feasibility studies and project management consultancy. The procurement process is at the 'award' stage, with Heligan Gardens Limited appointed as the supplier. This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth, notably for businesses specialising in feasibility assessments, advisory services, and consultancy in project management. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in business development and project management can leverage this opportunity to exhibit their expertise on a platform that necessitates innovation, sustainability, and commercial viability. The emphasis on developing a business case with income generation and sustainability features suggests that firms with a robust understanding of eco-friendly and economically sustainable solutions would be well-suited to participate and potentially collaborate in future phases of this strategic initiative. ## Notice Feasibility work for a new Forest Enterprise Hub (FEH) in the Heart of the National Forest. The work will be delivered in two distinct phases, with phase two dependent on the outcome of phase one, as follows: Phase 1 - Development of the strategic rationale, based upon need, demand and ambition, to inform a robust and innovative concept for the FEH. The outcome of this phase will inform and shape the scope for Phase 2. Phase 2 - Development of an Outline Business Case (OBC) which will include core function/s and facilities (both indoor and outdoor), commercial activities, income generation opportunities, financial appraisal, recommendations for sustainability features, and site design options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002955-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | £65,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £64,960 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY | | Locality | SWADLINCOTE | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE12 6BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | North West Leicestershire | | Electoral ward | Ashby Woulds | | Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HELIGAN GARDENS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 09:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002955-2026 - 17 Oct 2025 at 10:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066246-2025 - 17 Oct 2025 at 08:39 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066132-2025 - 10 Oct 2025 at 15:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064367-2025 - 25 Sep 2025 at 11:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059644-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002955-2026 14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066246-2025 17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066132-2025 17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064367-2025 10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059644-2025 25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5558 Invitation to tender - feasibility for a new Forest Enterprise Hub in the National Forest. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6139 Q&A responses 09/10/25 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6140 Evaluation clarification - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6141 Standard terms and conditions - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6368 Q&A responses 17/10/25 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6382 Site images ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalforest.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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