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title: "Kielder Castle Mobile Catering Unit Concession"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2020-07-08"
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# Kielder Castle Mobile Catering Unit Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bfa4751-f366-49b4-b19d-bb7f44014c87

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process for the Kielder Castle Mobile Catering Unit Concession, which falls under the catering services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a response submission deadline set for midday on 24th July 2020. Suppliers interested in this opportunity must express their interest by 17th July 2020, and the resultant contract period is anticipated to commence on 3rd August 2020, lasting for nine months with an optional three-month extension. The total value of the project is estimated at £20,000, and the service will be delivered at Kielder Castle located in Hexham, NE48 1ER, England.

This concession presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the catering sector to expand their operations. Businesses that can provide mobile catering services, particularly those with experience in event catering or outdoor venues, would be well-suited to compete. By winning this tender, businesses have the chance to enhance their visibility and reputation by operating at a popular tourist destination, potentially leading to future contracts and increased client engagement.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a concession permission agreement for the provision and operation of a mobile catering unit at Kielder Castle. Our intention is to award this permission agreement for a period of 9 months. There will be an option to extend the permission agreement by up to a further three months in total (9 months + 3 months). Additional information: Supplier must express their interest in this requirement by the 17th July 2020. To express an interest, please email: alex.maclennan@forestryengland.uk Suppliers must download the attached tender documents and submit any clarification questions by the same date. The response submission deadline is midday Friday 24th July 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba4136e-a31d-44f8-acdc-8a434e59491d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 2 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | HEXHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE48 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Bellingham |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2020 at 14:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba4136e-a31d-44f8-acdc-8a434e59491d
- 26 Jun 2020 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba4136e-a31d-44f8-acdc-8a434e59491d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba4136e-a31d-44f8-acdc-8a434e59491d
  8th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6bdff84-bb96-4c85-8a8a-ed04acd93e86
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8752319-e09e-43dd-9ca2-ebd3b21311c8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c34df04-4cc6-42a2-8909-a57ba8e2fb9a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryengland.uk

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