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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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09 Jul 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Forestry England, revolves around the "GB-Bristol: Catering Unit Concessions - Forestry England Devon & Cornwall" project. This tender aims to award six licence agreements for mobile catering units across several forests, including Mamhead (Haldon Forest Park), Bellever Forest, and Abbeyford Woods, among others, all situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically catering services, and involves a total value of £500,000. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 14th March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The award status is currently active, with Teign Bean Limited named as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in expanding their presence in the catering industry. Businesses that offer mobile catering solutions and can effectively operate in South West England's forest environments would find this contract particularly beneficial. The tender structure, based on open procedure methodology, ensures a level playing field, encouraging participation from diverse economic operators, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in such public procurement processes can enhance a business's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with notable entities like Forestry England.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f20cf75a-c929-47ca-9489-b6b9554d80cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bf3304-125d-48a2-a4d5-556e55443055
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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 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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Teign Bean Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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