--- title: "GB-Brandon: Backstage Catering at Forest Live Concerts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION ENGLAND" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-Brandon: Backstage Catering at Forest Live Concerts Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ba28444-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission England is inviting tenders for "Backstage Catering at Forest Live Concerts," primarily in the catering services industry. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21 December 2015. The anticipated contract period spans from 1 February 2016 to 31 January 2019, covering a series of 21 music events held at various forest locations across England during June and July. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in catering services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive backstage solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, as the buyer seeks self-contained catering teams that can manage their own logistics and supplies. Companies that can demonstrate experience in outdoor catering and possess the necessary equipment for rural events would be particularly well-suited for this contract, enabling them to expand their service offerings in a growing sector. ## Notice Forestry Commission England is inviting tenders for backstage catering at Forest Live Music events held at forests in England. Some events operate on the same dates at two different locations. Therefore the contract will include two catering teams on each weekend. During 2016 we anticipate running a programme of 21 events over 7 weekends through June / July. All our concerts are held in rural outdoor locations, in clearings in the forest. All infrastructure and power is temporarily brought in to the venues for the events. The backstage catering service is a vital part of our artist's forest experience and the catering marquee tends to be the hub of the backstage area for artists, their crews and our backstage production teams. You must be fully self-contained providing: oYour own staff transport and provision to purchase fresh food daily oAll equipment to store and cook including: fridges, gas cookers, chillers and warmers, tea urns, toasters and chilled water dispensers. oChefs and staff to: prepare, cook, serve and wash up oAll china crockery and cutlery Additional information: To gain full access to the tender documentation you need to log in to our e-sourcing system. This can be done using your existing Delta eSourcing registration details or register via www.forestry.gov.uk/selltous if you have not registered before. Registration is free. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1091a7-7185-4536-83f6-f619e9efefe6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION ENGLAND | | Locality | BRANDON | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP27 0TJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk | | Local authority | West Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Brandon East | | Westminster constituency | West Suffolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1091a7-7185-4536-83f6-f619e9efefe6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1091a7-7185-4536-83f6-f619e9efefe6 26th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Brandon:-Backstage-Catering-at-Forest-Live-Concerts/KGSU8NP765 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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