---
title: "Visitor Strategy Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7d3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Visitor Strategy Survey

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7d3

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a tender process for the "Visitor Strategy Survey," focusing on market and economic research related to visitor strategies for the Forest of Dean. Phoenix MRC Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £32,310 gross and £26,925 net, which is set to run from 27th July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method was below threshold and unspecified, highlighting its classification under sub-central government procurement. This contract was active as of the date it was signed on 23rd July 2026, with a contract notice published on 30th July 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and polling services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering in-depth visitor surveys and contributing to strategic planning for public spaces. The procurement suit those business entities that have experience in providing insightful analytical services, potentially enabling them to expand their portfolio and credibility by supporting a government project. Furthermore, engaging with such public sector clients can open doors to future collaborations within the field of environmental and visitor strategy services.

## Notice

Survey of visitors to assist with production of 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/072266-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,925 |

## 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

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072266-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072266-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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