Tender

Cardinham Woods Cafe Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

02 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has issued a tender for the Cardinham Woods Cafe Concession, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the services category and specifically targets catering services. Currently at the Tender stage, the tender was initiated on 2 April 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 2 May 2025 and the submission deadline set for 16 May 2025. The estimated contract value is £2,380,000 with an overall value of £2,856,000 including VAT. The contract is set to begin on 1 November 2025 and has the potential to extend until 28 February 2033 based on performance and renewal potential.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry, particularly those with expertise in offering high-quality catering services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sustainable practices, innovative partnerships, and exceptional customer service would be well-positioned to bid competitively. The open competition nature of the procurement method encourages a wide range of businesses to participate, fostering a competitive environment conducive to growth and market expansion. The tender's emphasis on quality and financial offer criteria makes it ideal for businesses aiming to showcase their robust service offerings and financial stability.

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Notice Title

Cardinham Woods Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England are tendering for the Cardinham Woods Cafe Concession. Full details of the requirements can be found in the documents provided To view this notice, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=938208044

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial period of 5 years and 3 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012475-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,380,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,380,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2031 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 COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
sam.harris@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
03000674000

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

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