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title: "Forestry England Visitor Strategy Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665bc"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Forestry England Visitor Strategy Surveys

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665bc

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority situated in Bristol, has completed the procurement of services for "Forestry England Visitor Strategy Surveys." This contract was centred around conducting visitor site surveys and reporting for the Forest of Dean's visitor strategy. The procurement process was initiated as a below-threshold tender, following legal provisions enacted in 2023. The award was made to Phoenix MRC Ltd., an SME based in Cheltenham, for a market research services contract starting on 23 January 2026, with completion expected by 31 March 2026. The total contract value was set at £40,516 gross, out of which £33,764 was the net amount. The contract details were published on 9 March 2026.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those focused on public sector projects related to tourism and visitor infrastructure. SMEs, like Phoenix MRC Ltd., that have expertise in conducting detailed site surveys and strategic reporting in natural environments will find such opportunities particularly lucrative. Businesses aiming to contribute to governmental strategies and with strong capabilities in delivering precise and insightful data analysis are well-suited for similar future tenders issued by public authorities like the Forestry Commission.

## Notice

Visitor site surveys and reporting - visitor strategy for Forest of Dean

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,764 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX MRC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 17:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021084-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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