Published date: 13 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 October 2023, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£250,000

Procurement reference

BIP795088558

Published date

13 July 2023

Closing date

20 October 2023

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Forestry England are seeking a watersports provider to deliver activities (non-motorised) at Mallards Pike Lake in the Forest of Dean. Mallards Pike Lake attracts approximately 165,000 visitors per annum through the busy Go Ape course, Segways, running and walking trails, access to the family cycle trail/Colliers trail, a popular café and picnic area. The lake currently hosts educational providers, private/exclusive use operators as well as other permitted permit holders, often on the lake at the same time, adhering to the max capacity of 30 people/boards per sessions. Forestry England manages these bookings through a permissions system. Forestry England are looking for an operator to improve the watersports provision at the lake by offering pay and play options for SUP, Canoeing and Kayaking - based around peak times at weekends and through the school holidays.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
UK

Telephone

+4400000000000

Email

sam.harris@forestryengland.uk