--- title: "GB-Bristol: Moors Valley Ice Cream Concession" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2020-03-02" --- # GB-Bristol: Moors Valley Ice Cream Concession Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37237953-f5d0-4992-b501-c482b2719fee.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently seeking a new tenant to operate a lease for the Moors Valley Ice Cream Concession at Moors Valley Country Park, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of a public procurement process which is open and will conclude on 2nd March 2020. The contract is expected to run for eight years, commencing on 1st May 2020, with a total value of up to £5 million. The industry is classified under ice cream services, and additional requirements include providing a high-quality visitor experience to approximately 1 million annual visitors to the park, a prime tourist destination near the Dorset/Hampshire border. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in food and beverage services. Companies that offer innovative ice cream products, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively with existing onsite businesses would be well suited to submit competitive bids. The successful bidder will benefit from an established customer base and a strategic location that promises a steady flow of visitors throughout the contract period. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 March 2020 for the following reason: Deadline extended to 09/03/2020(Forestry England have an opportunity for a new tenant to operate a Lease for Moors Valley Country Park Ice Ice Cream Outlet for a period of 8 years. The Kiosk is currently being renovated and extended to provide more internal space, wider service counter, a walk in freezer and external storage area. Moors Valley Country Park is the busiest Forest Centre on the Forestry England estate, attracting around 1 million visitors per year from the local area and wider afield. It is managed in partnership between Forestry England and Dorset Council. The park is ideally positioned on the Dorset/Hampshire border in the heart of a prime tourist destination and within easy reach of the national road network. The successful bidder/tenant will need to work proactively with Forestry England, alongside existing businesses on site, to provide a high quality visitor experience.) Additional information: 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/3883a047-1ee2-47ef-ae78-51347b2a99f9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 1 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15555100 - Ice cream ## Release History - 2 Mar 2020 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883a047-1ee2-47ef-ae78-51347b2a99f9 - 20 Jan 2020 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883a047-1ee2-47ef-ae78-51347b2a99f9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3883a047-1ee2-47ef-ae78-51347b2a99f9 2nd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Moors-Valley-Ice-Cream-Concession/698V4S3936 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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