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High Lodge Cafe Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 12:15

Tender

08 Jun 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Forestry England, seeking proposals for the operation of the "High Lodge Café Concession" lease, classified under Restaurant and food-serving services. This active tender has a total estimated value of approximately £10 million, with the lease set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last for 10 years, including a mutual break clause after the fifth year. Interested parties must submit their bids by 27th July 2021 to be considered in this tendering process, which follows an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is based in the UK, specifically in Bristol.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food-service industry, particularly those capable of managing café operations within a forestry setting. Companies specialising in restaurant and catering services, especially those with strong experience in environmental considerations, customer service, and innovative marketing strategies, would be well-suited to compete for this long-term concession. The substantial contract value and extended duration make it an attractive proposition for growth-minded suppliers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector food service market.

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Notice Title

High Lodge Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the High Lodge Cafe concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause operable at any time after the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft lease is included in the tender documents. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of PS10million. The lease will start 1st April 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the High Lodge Cafe concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause operable at any time after the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft lease is included in the tender documents. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of PS10million. The lease will start 1st April 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b963
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028581-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
May 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000673135

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTAS GROUP

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