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Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession

Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 09:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has completed the procurement process for the operation of a café concession at Haldon Forest Park. The procurement, under the contract title "Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession," falls within the restaurant and food-serving services industry category. The location for this contract is in the South West of England (UKK4 region). The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Fosters Event Catering Ltd on 20 November 2025. The contract period begins on 1 March 2026, with an initial term of five years and potential extensions up to two additional years. This concession contract was procured using an open procurement method, with a competitive flexible procedure, and was valued at up to £9,777,895 gross.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs focused on the food service industry. Businesses with strengths in quality food offerings, customer service, innovative marketing, and sustainability would find this contract advantageous, as these criteria were heavily weighted in the tender evaluation process. The winning bidder, Fosters Event Catering Ltd, signifies potential competitive advantage for companies capable of managing high-scale food and beverage operations in prominent public venues. Additionally, the financial valuation and long-term nature of the concession allow businesses to establish a significant presence and cultivate brand recognition in the regional market, facilitating further expansion opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking an organisation to operate the Cafe Concession at Haldon Forest Park. Starting March 2026 the operator will be required to serve hot and cold food and beverages to members of the public visiting Haldon Forest Park. Full details of the requirements are enclosed in the tender documentation available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075883-2025
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

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,148,216 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
Additional Buyers

Forestry Commission

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
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
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOSTERS EVENT CATERING LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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