Award

Fineshade Campsite

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:25

TenderUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 14:43

TenderUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 08:42

Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has undertaken a procurement process for the operation of the Fineshade Campsite located in Fineshade Wood, between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands. The tender, identified by FCCN003766, falls under the services industry category for camping-site services, with a procurement status marked as complete. The procurement was executed using an open method with a competitive flexible procedure and special regime as a concession. The significant deadline associated with this contract was the award date on 11th December 2025, and the service contract is set to commence on 5th February 2026, running until 4th February 2036, with possibilities of renewal extending up to 2046. The tender concluded with a gross award amount of £8.8 million, granted to Camping New Forest, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The buying organisation, the Forestry Commission, operates from Bristol and acts as a public authority under sub-central government classifications.

This tender provides an advantageous opportunity for businesses specialising in camping-site services, especially those that can offer high-quality service, innovative booking systems, and sustainable practices. Such enterprises, including SMEs, stand to benefit from the open procurement approach, which increases accessibility and encourages competitive bidding. The long contract duration and potential for renewal make this a lucrative opportunity for businesses seeking long-term growth and stability. Additionally, the project's flexible nature, with breaks and potential extensions, presents an appealing prospect for providers looking to expand and enhance their portfolios with substantial capital investment plans and robust operational strategies.

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Notice Title

Fineshade Campsite

Notice Description

Concession agreement for the operation of Fineshade Campsite, located in Fineshade Wood between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be options to extend the lease, and the lease will also contain break clauses. The option to extend / break the contract will be at the sole discretion of Forestry England and be conditional on: a) good performance in KPI's and compliance with lease/management regs/ offer and service standards and branding guidelines; b) The Operator having carried out capital investment in the Property, in line with the business plan submitted in the tender, ideally within the first three years and no later than within the first ten years of the lease; and c) the Operator having complied with all statutory requirements and legislation and with the requirements of any Public Authority affecting the Property. d) Forestry England future plans for the site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082537-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

55220000 - Camping-site services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,652,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,652,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

CAMPING NEW FOREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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