Tender

Alice Holt Cafe Concession

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Alice Holt Cafe Concession" is spearheaded by Forestry England, an authority located in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the "Catering services" industry category and is intended for the operation of a café in Surrey, East and West Sussex. As of now, the process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28th March 2025. The successful bidder will enter into a lease agreement commencing on 20th June 2025 and concluding on 17th January 2034. This contract, valued at £9,500,000, includes the provision of café catering services and a full fit-out of the kitchen and indoor seating areas.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering and hospitality sector to expand their operations and secure a long-term, high-value contract. Companies experienced in managing café services and capable of undertaking a comprehensive fit-out project will be well-suited for this concession. The structured procurement method, requiring written submissions, allows firms to clearly demonstrate their technical and economic capabilities, aligning with Forestry England’s robust selection criteria. This opportunity is ideal for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the region and those looking for a prestigious partnership with a national authority.

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Notice Title

Alice Holt Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Concession contract for the operation of our Alice Holt Cafe,

Lot Information

Lot 1

We will be awarding a lease agreement for the Alice Holt Cafe, which will consist of the following elements: *Provision of Cafe catering services to the general public; *Full fit out of the kitchen and indoor seating areas

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006656-2025
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 17 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.service@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

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

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