Tender

GB-Bristol: Catering Unit Concessions - Forestry England Devon & Cornwall

FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)

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Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has issued a tender for Catering Unit Concessions across several locations in Devon and Cornwall, including Mamhead (Haldon Forest Park), Bellever Forest, Abbeyford Woods, Cann Wood, Shell Woods, and Idless Woods. This procurement falls under the catering services industry category (CPV: 55520000) and is intended for mobile catering units. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 17 January 2025, and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The estimated contract value ranges from £1,000,000 to £5,000,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses suited for catering services, especially those specialising in mobile setups, can significantly benefit from this long-term contract with Forestry England. With multiple concession locations available, this tender allows businesses the chance to expand their operations within the South West region of the United Kingdom, fostering growth and stability over a five-year period.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Catering Unit Concessions - Forestry England Devon & Cornwall

Notice Description

We will be awarding six licence agreements for mobile catering units at Mamhead (Haldon Forest Park), Bellever Forest, Abbeyford Woods, Cann Wood, Shell Woods and Idless Woods 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1dfdcde-3952-4b04-9415-5e1ee71c32af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c58ed3-8c48-4a5b-a2e1-f653d0d095e4
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, VCSE
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS 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
TLK South West (England)

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

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