Tender

Kielder Castle Mobile Catering Unit Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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08 Jul 2020 at 14:14

Tender Notice
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26 Jun 2020 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process for the Kielder Castle Mobile Catering Unit Concession, which falls under the catering services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a response submission deadline set for midday on 24th July 2020. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must express their interest by 17th July 2020, and the resultant contract period is anticipated to commence on 3rd August 2020, lasting for nine months with an optional three-month extension. The total value of the project is estimated at £20,000, and the service will be delivered at Kielder Castle located in Hexham, NE48 1ER, England.

This concession presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the catering sector to expand their operations. Businesses that can provide mobile catering services, particularly those with experience in event catering or outdoor venues, would be well-suited to compete. By winning this tender, businesses have the chance to enhance their visibility and reputation by operating at a popular tourist destination, potentially leading to future contracts and increased client engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kielder Castle Mobile Catering Unit Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England will be awarding a concession permission agreement for the provision and operation of a mobile catering unit at Kielder Castle. Our intention is to award this permission agreement for a period of 9 months. There will be an option to extend the permission agreement by up to a further three months in total (9 months + 3 months). Additional information: Supplier must express their interest in this requirement by the 17th July 2020. To express an interest, please email: alex.maclennan@forestryengland.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents and submit any clarification questions by the same date. The response submission deadline is midday Friday 24th July 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba4136e-a31d-44f8-acdc-8a434e59491d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2021 6-12 months
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 COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEXHAM
Postcode
NE48 2HP
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Bellingham
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Further Information

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