---
title: "P1003 - Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa2d"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-19"
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# P1003 - Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa2d

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint an organisation through an open competition for a concession contract to manage the Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to appoint an experienced operator for this equine facility, situated in the UKG31 region of Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting five years with the potential for a five-year extension. Interested parties must submit their proposals by noon on 30th January 2026 via the Council's e-tendering system. The project falls under the services category, involving aspects such as landscaping work for riding areas and horse riding school services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in equine management, sports facilities operations, and landscaping work. Companies with a proven track record in providing quality services and innovative equine experiences within urban environments are well-suited to compete. The procurement will assess submissions based on 80% quality and 20% commercial criteria, offering a strategic opening for businesses keen to expand their portfolio in public service provision and community engagement within Birmingham.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation under a concession contract for the Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park. The concession contract for the services will commence on 1st April 2026 and will be in place for a period of five years with the option to extend for a further five years. The Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park Offers a unique opportunity within a heavily urbanised area for anyone to participate in an equine experience. The Council wishes to engage with experienced organisations or individuals with the relevant and appropriate experience to operate the Riding Centre. See the Specification for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The concession contract for the services will commence on 1st April 2026 and will be in place for a period of five years with the option to extend for a further five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084825-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45112722 - Landscaping work for riding areas
- 80513000 - Horse riding school services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 11:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084825-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084825-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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