Tender

GB-Bristol: Westonbirt The National Arboretum Mobile Catering Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

07 Jan 2022 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry England is currently seeking tenders for the "Westonbirt The National Arboretum Mobile Catering Concession", which involves operating a mobile catering unit at a prominent location in Bristol, South West England. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 February 2022. The contract is expected to generate a value between £1 million and £5 million, and will run for ten years, commencing on 1 April 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2032. This opportunity falls within the Catering Services industry category and is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the catering field, especially those with experience in mobile operations. The requirement to provide services daily at a busy location and during special events at Westonbirt makes it an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in high-quality catering and customer service in outdoor settings. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in managing high-traffic catering scenarios effectively.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Westonbirt The National Arboretum Mobile Catering Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England invites prospective bidders to tender for the opportunity to operate a mobile catering unit near the Welcome Building at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, every day except Christmas day. The successful bidder will also be required to operate catering units during events and peak periods at Westonbirt. 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-de2e72ed-4d55-4059-9237-99369c514be9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171a14a8-7381-403e-b920-bc1a1996d0ec
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

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
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674000

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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