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East England Forest District Catering Concessions

FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

14 Dec 2023 at 10:05

TenderUpdate

24 Aug 2023 at 15:06

Tender

07 Aug 2023 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England is seeking tender submissions for catering concession leases at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland. The procurement involves services in the restaurant and food-serving category, with a total value of £11.5 million. Two lots are available, each offering a 10-year lease opportunity, with specific start dates and break clauses. The procurement method is an award procedure with prior publication, and the tender is currently in an active status.

This catering concession tender by Forestry England offers business growth opportunities for entities in the food and beverage industry. Companies capable of operating café concessions and providing quality dining experiences are well-suited to compete. The tender presents a chance to secure long-term lease contracts at two prominent woodland locations in East England, with potential for expansion and establishing a strong customer base over the 10-year contract period. Bidders should focus on aspects such as food quality, financial offer, environmental considerations, and service excellence to succeed in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

East England Forest District Catering Concessions

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking tender submissions for the provision of the catering concession Leases at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland. Full details of the requirements are contained in the tender documentation, including the terms and conditions of the Leases.

Lot Information

Bedgebury National Pinetum

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the Bedgebury National Pinetum Cafe concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause at 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 11th January 2024.

Jeskyns Community Woodland

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the Jeskyns Community Woodland Cafe concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause at 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 PS1.5million. The lease will start 1st April 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03edad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036739-2023
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
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,250,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2033

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Emily Coffin
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
TLJ4 Kent

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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