Planning

Sika Trail Cafe Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

30 Oct 2019 at 10:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England is initiating the Sika Trail Cafe Concession tender, aimed at selecting a partner to operate a café at the 'Sika Trail' Car Park located in Wareham Forest, Dorset. This opportunity falls under the cafeteria services industry, with an emphasis on providing a high-quality customer experience and exploring additional outdoor recreational services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key engagement deadline set for 12 noon on 4th December 2019 for interested bidders to submit their proposals. Interested parties should prepare their responses and direct them to Matt Dobie at the provided email address.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their operations in the catering sector, especially those with expertise in providing unique outdoor experiences. Companies that offer café services, bike hire, or additional recreational activities would be well-suited to compete, particularly if they can showcase innovative ideas to enhance the visitor experience at this scenic location. Leveraging this concession can lead to increased footfall and potential revenue growth for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sika Trail Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England is testing interest for the opportunity to operate a Cafe lease at 'Sika Trail' Car Park, Wareham Forest, Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7PE. We are looking for partners who will add value to the site, provide a high quality customer experience, whilst developing and maximising a new business opportunity. Forestry England would like to hear from interested parties to run their own cafe, we would also be interested to see what other outdoor recreation offer could add value to a catering business and be run in conjunction i.e. Bike Hire, outdoor activities, seasonal offers. The successful bidder will be expected to provide its own high quality temporary (Non-Permanent) premises. The deadline for your fully submitted response is 12 noon 4th December 2019 and should be sent to matthew.dobie@forestryengland.uk Please refer to the attached document which provides further information regarding this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3187d967-f2c8-4dfb-a5ca-b9c3d69ae6ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b7cbb4-fa9d-44b8-a0f4-6f9da7f9db56
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
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

Further Information

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