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title: "Sika Trail Cafe Concession"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Sika Trail Cafe Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3187d967-f2c8-4dfb-a5ca-b9c3d69ae6ac

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## Summary

Forestry England is initiating the Sika Trail Cafe Concession tender, aimed at selecting a partner to operate a café at the 'Sika Trail' Car Park located in Wareham Forest, Dorset. This opportunity falls under the cafeteria services industry, with an emphasis on providing a high-quality customer experience and exploring additional outdoor recreational services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a key engagement deadline set for 12 noon on 4th December 2019 for interested bidders to submit their proposals. Interested parties should prepare their responses and direct them to Matt Dobie at the provided email address.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their operations in the catering sector, especially those with expertise in providing unique outdoor experiences. Companies that offer café services, bike hire, or additional recreational activities would be well-suited to compete, particularly if they can showcase innovative ideas to enhance the visitor experience at this scenic location. Leveraging this concession can lead to increased footfall and potential revenue growth for the successful bidder.

## Notice

Forestry England is testing interest for the opportunity to operate a Cafe lease at 'Sika Trail' Car Park, Wareham Forest, Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7PE. We are looking for partners who will add value to the site, provide a high quality customer experience, whilst developing and maximising a new business opportunity. Forestry England would like to hear from interested parties to run their own cafe, we would also be interested to see what other outdoor recreation offer could add value to a catering business and be run in conjunction i.e. Bike Hire, outdoor activities, seasonal offers. The successful bidder will be expected to provide its own high quality temporary (Non-Permanent) premises. The deadline for your fully submitted response is 12 noon 4th December 2019 and should be sent to matthew.dobie@forestryengland.uk Please refer to the attached document which provides further information regarding this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b7cbb4-fa9d-44b8-a0f4-6f9da7f9db56 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b7cbb4-fa9d-44b8-a0f4-6f9da7f9db56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02b7cbb4-fa9d-44b8-a0f4-6f9da7f9db56
  30th October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd248a0b-7be1-4757-9bf6-67d1b4601cfa
  Requirement overview

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