Scope
Reference
FCCN004489
Description
Forestry England have a future concession requirement for up to 4 attraction providers at our High Lodge site in the East England Forest District. The attraction providers must deliver family leisure activities which add to our visitor experience onsite whilst encouraging physical activity and increasing customer stay duration. The attractions must occur at peak visitor times (i.e., weekends and school holidays) and appeal to families.
Forestry England are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the specification of requirements and future tender documentation accurately reflects the offerings of the outdoor attractions market.
We invite interested companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans. We also invite suppliers to provide suggestions on potential attractions that they believe would be a suitable fit with the High Lodge site: https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 April 2027 to 1 April 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 June 2026
Engagement process description
We invite interested companies from the market to register their interest in this future requirement and provide feedback on potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans. We also invite suppliers to provide suggestions on potential attractions that they believe would be a suitable fit with the High Lodge site: https://www.forestryengland.uk/high-lodge
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government