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title: "GB-Bristol: Catering Unit Concessions - Forestry England Devon & Cornwall"
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# GB-Bristol: Catering Unit Concessions - Forestry England Devon & Cornwall

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1dfdcde-3952-4b04-9415-5e1ee71c32af

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has issued a tender for Catering Unit Concessions across several locations in Devon and Cornwall, including Mamhead (Haldon Forest Park), Bellever Forest, Abbeyford Woods, Cann Wood, Shell Woods, and Idless Woods. This procurement falls under the catering services industry category (CPV: 55520000) and is intended for mobile catering units. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 17 January 2025, and the contract period running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The estimated contract value ranges from £1,000,000 to £5,000,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses suited for catering services, especially those specialising in mobile setups, can significantly benefit from this long-term contract with Forestry England. With multiple concession locations available, this tender allows businesses the chance to expand their operations within the South West region of the United Kingdom, fostering growth and stability over a five-year period.

## Notice

We will be awarding six licence agreements for mobile catering units at Mamhead (Haldon Forest Park), Bellever Forest, Abbeyford Woods, Cann Wood, Shell Woods and Idless Woods 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/48c58ed3-8c48-4a5b-a2e1-f653d0d095e4 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| 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

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c58ed3-8c48-4a5b-a2e1-f653d0d095e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48c58ed3-8c48-4a5b-a2e1-f653d0d095e4
  28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Catering-Unit-Concessions---Forestry-England-Devon-&-Cornwall/E48JF4VYR5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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