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Rendlesham Forest Cafe

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 16:33

Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a concession contract for the "Rendlesham Forest Cafe" project. This procurement process, classified under cafeteria services, involves providing cafe catering services and fitting out the kitchen and serving area at Rendlesham Forest, located within the UKK region. The contract was signed with TINTOS CAFE LIMITED on 8 January 2026, covering the period until 8 November 2028. With an open competition below the threshold, the procurement method ensured inclusive participation. This procurement stage is complete, transitioning from tender to award, and the contract remains active with a gross value of £14,400.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, targeting businesses in the food and beverage sector, especially those focusing on sustainable and high-quality services. Companies capable of offering innovative catering solutions from fixed, shipping container-style units will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. While large businesses like TINTOS CAFE LIMITED have already succeeded in securing the contract, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete in future similar procurements, given the concession nature and criteria that emphasise quality services, environmental sustainability, and competitive financial offers. The initial three-year contract with possible extensions could enhance long-term business prospects.

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Notice Title

Rendlesham Forest Cafe

Notice Description

We will be awarding a concession contract agreement for: * Provision of Cafe catering services to the public * Fitting out of the kitchen/serving area

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/024265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 8 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TINTOS CAFE

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