Tender

Whinlatter Cafe Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

31 Mar 2022 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently being led by Forestry England, who are inviting tenders for the operation of the Whinlatter Café concession, valued at over £6 million. This opportunity falls under the industry category of restaurant and food-serving services and is located in the UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st May 2022. The successful lease agreement will commence on 1st February 2023 and is expected to last for a period of up to 10 years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability indicated within the tender details. Companies that specialise in café management, food service, and related facilities management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, offering them a chance to establish a long-term presence within the picturesque surroundings of Whinlatter.

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Notice Title

Whinlatter Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England has a future opportunity for the operation of the Whinlatter Cafe concession lease. We anticipate that the lease will be for a period of up to 10 years. A full copy of the draft lease will be available in the tender documents to be published late Spring/early Summer 2022. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of PS6M+. The lease will start 1st February 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c542c5-20b0-4994-b1f0-bf3a8986e0a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2033 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
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000673135

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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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