Planning

Wendover Forest Future Concession Opportunity

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

27 Nov 2019 at 13:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Wendover Forest Future Concession Opportunity". This initiative is centred around a vacant building in the Forest Centre of Wendover Woods, previously operating as a café. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their Expressions of Interest by 8th January 2020, aiming to explore innovative uses for the building on a commercial basis, with considerations for rent, income percentages, and utility costs. The location of this opportunity is Wendover Woods, Aylesbury, England, and it falls under the industry category of cafeteria services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the catering and hospitality sector. Businesses with expertise in managing café operations or those capable of offering creative ideas for the use of such a facility would be particularly well-suited to compete. The opportunity for local viewings and the potential for collaboration with the Forestry Commission makes this a compelling venture for innovative culinary ventures and café management firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wendover Forest Future Concession Opportunity

Notice Description

Forestry England is seeking Expressions of Interest for a vacant building located in the Forest Centre of Wendover Woods formerly used as a cafe. The purpose of this notice is to test the market and gather ideas of how this building may be best used in the future. The building is expected to be offered on a commercial basis with rents, income percentages and utility costs being applied. Additional information: Interested parties wishing to view the facility can arrange to do this during the notice period (deadline 8th January 2020) by contacting wendoverwoods@forestryengland.uk Viewings will be arranged locally. No viewings will be permitted without prior notification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3e3a0ff-dd83-439e-bee3-82886b5efdbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f20799-d785-4ca4-bccf-4c0037645863
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP22 5NQ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aston Clinton and Bierton
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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