Published date: 10 August 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 75125000
Education and training services - 80000000
Environmental management - 90710000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
SDERBYS001-DN235623-61985965
Published date
10 August 2017
Closing date
15 September 2017
Contract start date
1 April 2018
Contract end date
31 March 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Other:
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
An invitation to tender for the management of popular tourist attraction Rosliston Forestry Centre has been issued by South Derbyshire District Council on behalf of the Rosliston Forestry Centre Executive, which is responsible for the development of the site.
The 62 hectare site, with a mix of woodland and meadow, ponds and play areas, offers a perfect playground for visitors of all ages and physical abilities, all year round. People go to spot the wildlife, join a guided walk, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of the programme of events. It has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2017.
The facility, jointly owned by the District Council and The Forestry Commission, was the first visitor centre in The National Forest and has been run by the current management company, on behalf of the partnership, since 1999. The contract comes to an end on March 31, 2018.
The successful bidder will be responsible for the effective management of all the buildings within the scope of the commercial operation, including the visitor centre, retail space, meeting rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas and the popular log cabin accommodation.
The management of the woodland will remain with the Forestry Commission as part of its extensive forestry work across the Public Forest Estate.
The aim is to continue to balance the needs of the thousands of visitors attracted to the centre each year with the aim of achieving a sustainable economic business.
South Derbyshire District Council and the Forestry Commission are following a 'Competitive Procedure with Negotiation' procurement exercise which provides the opportunity for the partners and the bidders to work together to develop the most appropriate outcome for management of the centre.
Full information on this process and the tender criteria can be found at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7fa91d27-5478-e711-80e3-005056b64545
The deadline for submission of tenders is Friday, September 15, 2017 and the successful bidder is due to be announced in December 2017.
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About the buyer
Contact name
Simon Pate
Address
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH
England
Telephone
+44 1283228759
simon.pate@south-derbys.gov.uk
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