P1003 - Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park

Procurement reference

P1003

Procurement description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation under a concession contract for the Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park.

The concession contract for the services will commence on 1st April 2026 and will be in place for a period of five years with the option to extend for a further five years.

The Riding Centre at Woodgate Valley Country Park Offers a unique opportunity within a heavily urbanised area for anyone to participate in an equine experience. The Council wishes to engage with experienced organisations or individuals with the relevant and appropriate experience to operate the Riding Centre. See the Specification for full details.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

250000 GBP to 250000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2036

Birmingham City Council

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Concession

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

CPV classifications

• 45112722 - Landscaping work for riding areas
• 80513000 - Horse riding school services
• 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
• 92620000 - Sport-related services

Delivery regions

• UKG31 - Birmingham

Lot value (estimated)

250000 AED Excluding VAT

300000 AED Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2036, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The concession contract for the services will commence on 1st April 2026 and will be in place for a period of five years with the option to extend for a further five years.

Simple description of award criteria

Quality will account for 80% of the overall award criteria. The Commercial assessment will account for 20% of the overall award criteria.

Tender submission deadline

30 January 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

21 January 2026, 12:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. Any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 30th January 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes