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title: "GB-Bristol: Westonbirt The National Arboretum Mobile Catering Concession"
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buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND"
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# GB-Bristol: Westonbirt The National Arboretum Mobile Catering Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de2e72ed-4d55-4059-9237-99369c514be9

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## Summary

The Forestry England is currently seeking tenders for the "Westonbirt The National Arboretum Mobile Catering Concession", which involves operating a mobile catering unit at a prominent location in Bristol, South West England. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 February 2022. The contract is expected to generate a value between £1 million and £5 million, and will run for ten years, commencing on 1 April 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2032. This opportunity falls within the Catering Services industry category and is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the catering field, especially those with experience in mobile operations. The requirement to provide services daily at a busy location and during special events at Westonbirt makes it an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in high-quality catering and customer service in outdoor settings. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in managing high-traffic catering scenarios effectively.

## Notice

Forestry England invites prospective bidders to tender for the opportunity to operate a mobile catering unit near the Welcome Building at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, every day except Christmas day. The successful bidder will also be required to operate catering units during events and peak periods at Westonbirt. 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/171a14a8-7381-403e-b920-bc1a1996d0ec |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| 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 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

- 7 Jan 2022 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171a14a8-7381-403e-b920-bc1a1996d0ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/171a14a8-7381-403e-b920-bc1a1996d0ec
  7th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Westonbirt-The-National-Arboretum-Mobile-Catering-Concession/A2N8XUJ67G
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