Tender

Rendlesham Forest Cafe

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a central government public authority, is seeking to procure a sustainable catering service for the Rendlesham Forest Café. Located in Bristol, the commission invites tenders for the operation of a high-quality, takeaway-focused catering service from a fixed, shipping container-style unit. This tender is part of the active procurement stage with an open procurement method, allowing wide competition under a below-threshold, open competition category. The contract value is estimated at £75,000 net, with a gross value of £90,000. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals by 12:00 on 14th July 2025, following which the contract is expected to start on 1st August 2025 and extend up to 31st July 2028, with a potential renewal for an additional three years, reaching a maximum extent date of 31st July 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the cafeteria services sector, particularly those adept at offering environmentally sustainable options. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are marked as suitable competitors, making this an ideal chance for such organisations to expand their market presence. With an emphasis on quality, service, and sustainability, vendors have the opportunity to showcase their expertise in delivering high-standard customer care and environmentally-friendly catering solutions, potentially securing a long-term partnership with a recognisable government entity.

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Notice Title

Rendlesham Forest Cafe

Notice Description

Provision of a sustainable, high-quality catering service at Rendlesham Forest, operating from a fixed, shipping container-style unit designed for a takeaway-focused, outdoor visitor experience For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Cafeteria-services./TBC3YNK68P To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TBC3YNK68P

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term is three years with a potential extension of a further three years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032237-2025
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, VCSE
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
Alexis Lintott
Contact Email
alexis.lintott@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000674000

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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