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High Lodge Cafe Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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16 Nov 2021 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Forestry England, which is seeking a supplier for the operation of the High Lodge Café concession lease. This contract opportunity, valued at approximately £10 million, falls under the restaurant and food-serving services industry. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will extend for a duration of ten years, including an option for a mutual break clause after five years, subject to a 12 months' notice. The tender period concluded on 27th July 2021 and the award was officially announced on 29th October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the food services sector, particularly those capable of operating café or restaurant facilities within leisure settings. Suppliers with experience in managing such concessions are well-suited to compete for this tender. The long-term nature of the contract is advantageous for companies looking to establish a strong presence in this area, and may appeal especially to SMEs looking to grow their portfolio in collaboration with Forestry England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Lodge Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the High Lodge Cafe concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause operable at any time after the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft lease is included in the tender documents. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of PS10million. The lease will start 1st April 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c5ac7a-1eb1-43d9-97c8-a2b973ed45a9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTAS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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