Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANYcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05a1f6Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£65k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

25 Sept 2025

Deadline 27 Oct 2025

Description

The NFC is seeking to appoint consultants to undertake 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.

Scope

Reference
FEH102025
Total value
£65,000 excluding VAT
£78,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
10 Nov 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
Main category
services
CPV classifications
71241000
72224000
79411100
79421000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
13 Oct 2025, 10:59 pm
Submission deadline
27 Oct 2025, 11:59 pm
Submission address
An electronic copy of the completed proposal must be emailed to shadfield@nationalforest.org by Monday, 27th October 2025 by 12 noon. Please quote Tender Reference: FEH/102025. www.nationalforest.org The Declaration by Tenderer (Annex B) must be completed, signed and dated by a duly authorised representative on behalf of the tenderer and returned with the proposal.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition