Planning

Gisburn - Cafe Concession

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 19:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for a catering concession at the Gisburn location. This opportunity involves providing services within an existing café building, situated in the UKD region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected on 1st July 2026. The contracting period is set to run from 1st November 2026 to 31st October 2036. The tender falls under the services category, specifically related to hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services, conducted under a concession and light-touch regime as per UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in catering and hospitality, particularly those with experience in managing café concessions. Companies capable of providing high-quality service offerings and have a keen understanding of the retail trade within leisure spaces would find this project particularly beneficial for business growth. The opportunity to engage with the Forestry Commission offers potential contractors steady demand over the decade-long contract period, fostering long-term relationships within the public sector. Contact details for further engagement include the commercial services email at Forestry England, allowing interested parties to seek additional information and prepare for upcoming announcements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gisburn - Cafe Concession

Notice Description

Tender for catering concession within existing cafe building

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a01c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047444-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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