Tender

Wendover Forest Centre Cafe Lease

FORESTRY COMMISSION FC

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Tender

21 Jan 2019 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission (FC) is seeking tenders for the lease of the newly constructed 'Wendover Woods Café' located at Wendover Forest Centre, near Aylesbury, Bucks (HP22 5NQ). This tender, titled "Wendover Forest Centre Café Lease", is classified under catering services and is currently in the planning stage. The contract is set to begin on 20 May 2019 and will last for ten years, with a total value estimated at around £10 million. Prospective bidders should submit their tenders by 29 March 2019, at 23:59 GMT, to be considered for this opportunity.

This leasing opportunity at Wendover Woods Café presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in operating cafés or similar establishments in natural settings. Businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to quality service and sustainability may have a competitive advantage in this tender process, as they align with the Forestry Commission's objectives of enhancing visitor experience in the area.

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Notice Title

Wendover Forest Centre Cafe Lease

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission (FC) invites prospective bidders to tender for the opportunity to operate a Cafe lease from the newly constructed 'Wendover Woods Cafe' at Wendover Forest Centre, near Aylesbury, Bucks (HP22 5NQ). Our intention is to award this Lease for a period of ten years. Break is available within the lease after Year 5 (on the fifth anniversary of the term commencement date). A full copy of the draft Lease will be available in the tender pack to be published 18/02/19. The total value of this Lease over the entire period, (as detailed above), will be in the region of PS10M.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e4458f7-4169-4fad-8fd6-339295a6d92c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2019 - 20 May 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION FC
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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