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Feasibility for a Forest Enterprise Hub

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

Buyer Address: Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Swadlincote, UKF22, DE12 6BA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Louise Driver

Contact Email: ldriver@nationalforest.org

Contact Telephone: 01283 551211

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
65000.0 GBP
Gross: 78000 GBP
Published
17 Oct 2025, 10:44
Deadline
27 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066246-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 65,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 78,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Invitation to tender - feasibility for a new Forest Enterprise Hub in the National Forest.

Document Description: Q&A responses 09/10/25

Document Description: Evaluation clarification

Document Description: Standard terms and conditions

Document Description: Q&A responses 17/10/25

Document Description: Site images

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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