Tender

GB-Kielder: Kielder Castle Cafe Short Term Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 May 2020 at 11:00

Tender Notice
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17 Mar 2020 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2020 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process entails an opportunity from Forestry England to operate a lease for the Kielder Castle Café, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under cafeteria services, was published on 19 February 2020, with a revised end date for submissions set for 18 March 2020. The contract duration is set to commence on 20 April 2020 and may extend for a total of three years. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with an estimated value of £500,000.

This tender presents a viable growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality sector, particularly those experienced in managing café or catering services. Businesses that focus on delivering quality visitor experiences and can collaborate effectively with existing on-site establishments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful applicant will have the chance to play a key role in enhancing the visitor experience at Kielder Castle.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Kielder: Kielder Castle Cafe Short Term Concession

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 01 May 2020 for the following reason: Forestry England have decided to cancel this tender exercise. This decision has been made due to the evolving impact of these unprecedented times. The requirement will be re-tendered under a separate commercial exercise later this year.(Forestry England have an opportunity for a new tenant to operate a Lease for Kielder Castle Cafe for a period of 1 year. There will be an option to extend the lease by up to a further 2 years in total. The successful bidder/tenant will need to work proactively with Forestry England, alongside existing businesses on site, to provide a high quality visitor experience.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ae5f5d5-c7d5-4495-81b7-b7dd3b0c5fcc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2020 - 2 May 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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