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# Retail Management and Merchandising Services for the Peak District National Park Authority

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/retail-management-and-merchandising-services-for-the-peak-district-national-park-authority-ocds-h6vhtk-0506d7). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Peak District National Park Authority: "Retail Management and Merchandising Services for the Peak District National Park Authority". Published status: complete. Published Value: £20,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 19 May 2025, 17:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Peak District National Park Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/peak-district-national-park-authority-ons-e26000006)
- **Published Value:** £20,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 May 2025 at 17:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business and management consultancy and related services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £45,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/retail-management-and-merchandising-services-for-the-peak-district-national-park-authority-ocds-h6vhtk-0506d7#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0506d7`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/retail-management-and-merchandising-services-for-the-peak-district-national-park-authority-ocds-h6vhtk-0506d7#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [peakdistrict.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peakdistrict.gov.uk%2Flooking-after%2Fabout-us%2Fopen-government%2Ftenders)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/retail-management-and-merchandising-services-for-the-peak-district-national-park-authority-ocds-h6vhtk-0506d7#participate

## Description
The aim is to deliver a retail offer that aligns to the PDNPA objectives and deliver growth and value across the Visitor services. Focusing on generating value for the consumer and financial return and continued growth for the PDNPA.
The service provider will be responsible for the commercial retail and merchandising for the visitor services of PDNPA, this consists of the two main visitor centres in Castleton and Bakewell, along with smaller point of sale sites in the three bike hire locations; Upper Derwent, Parsley Hay and Ashbourne as well as a small offer at North lees Camp site. Each area will have general and specific product and merchandising needs to be discussed. The scope below is standard across all operating locations.
2.1 Retail Management and Merchandising
1. Sustainability and Environmental Practices:
o Implement and manage the merchandise operation in line with best environmental management practices, including sourcing, packaging, and waste management.
2. Product Selection:
o Identify and select products from manufacturers, wholesalers, and local suppliers that reflect the Peak District National Park's special qualities and ethos, with a preference for locally produced goods.
3. Online Shop Management:
o Develop and manage the online shop using our current Shopify platform from product listing to order fulfilment, ensuring efficient processing and high customer satisfaction.
4. Customer Insights:
o Undertake market research, conduct customer satisfaction surveys, and gain insights into the customer journey and experience.
5. Competitor and Community Awareness:
o Monitor competitor performance, assess local community needs, and stay updated on local and national business trends.
6. Product Range Development:
o Develop and manage the range of branded products, ensuring they align with customer preferences and the ethos of the Park.
7. Forecasting and Sales Planning:
o Plan new product ranges, prepare sales and stock plans, and forecast annual profits and sales.
8. Sales Optimisation:
o Optimise the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas, utilising effective retail strategies.
9. Staff training and support
o Deliver [quarterly] sales, product training and support to the staff team
10. Marketing and Promotion:
o Support the marketing and promotion of new lines and special offers via point-of-sale, retail signage, social media, and other channels inline with PDNPA brand guidelines and marketing plan.
11. Window and Shelf Displays:
o Design, implement, and maintain impactful merchandise displays for all seasons and prominent products, ensuring they align with special events and maintained inline with visual merchandising best practice.
12. Collaboration with Stakeholders:
o Regularly liaise with the Business Change Manager, Operations Manager, Centre teams, and suppliers to align on objectives, address concerns and ensure seamless operations and customer journey.
2.2 Stock Management and Control
1. Stock rotation:
o...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/retail-management-and-merchandising-services-for-the-peak-district-national-park-authority-ocds-h6vhtk-0506d7)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £20,000

- **Contract Period:** 06/07/2025 to 06/07/2028

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Wild Republic Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-157787`
  - Value: £45,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £45,000
  - Signed Date: 14/07/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F016722-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-12T16:30:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-24T10:16:57.095Z
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