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
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
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.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066246-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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
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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