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East England Forest District Catering Concessions

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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14 Dec 2023 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission, has awarded the contract for the "East England Forest District Catering Concessions" tender to Vertas Group Ltd. The procurement stage has reached the award phase. The contract value is £11,500,000 GBP, with the contract period starting on January 11, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2034. The tender was for restaurant and food-serving services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those in the services sector related to restaurant and food-serving services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participating due to the suitability factor outlined by the buyer. Vertas Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, showcasing the potential for growth and competition within this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East England Forest District Catering Concessions

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking tender submissions for the provision of the catering concession Leases at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland. Full details of the requirements are contained in the tender documentation, including the terms and conditions of the Leases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cafc562-a728-4e92-9225-23385f35dd86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cf34a1-3408-40d7-bec6-6b357c6c4fb8
Current Stage
Award
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
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2034 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 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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
TLJ South East (England)
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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