Scope
Reference
FEH/102025
Description
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.
Contract 1. Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub
Supplier
Contract value
- £64,960 excluding VAT
- £77,951 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates
- 9 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Heligan Gardens Limited
Heligan
St Austell
PL26 6EN
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@heligan.com
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub
Contracting authority
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY
- Companies House: 02991970
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1166563
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTJB-5934-CHWW
Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard
Swadlincote
DE12 6BA
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@nationalforest.org
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - central government