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title: "High Lodge Cafe Concession"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND"
published: "2021-06-08"
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# High Lodge Cafe Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1b874fb-2232-4558-9b81-1a46ea041554

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## Summary

Forestry England is inviting tenders for the operation of the High Lodge Café concession, with a total value of approximately £10 million. This contract offers a 10-year lease, commencing on 1st April 2022, which includes a mutual break clause after the fifth year, subject to 12 months' notice. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Restaurant and food-serving services, is currently at the active tender stage and submissions will be accepted until 27th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in operating cafés or restaurants. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the UK's leisure industry, especially those familiar with working in natural settings, would be well-positioned to compete for this concession. With the potential for a long-term contract, successful bidders could secure a stable income while contributing to the visitor experience at High Lodge.

## Notice

Forestry England has an opportunity for the operation of the High Lodge Cafe concession lease. Our intention is to award a 10-year lease that includes a mutual break clause operable at any time after the end of year 5 subject to 12 months' prior notice. A full copy of the draft lease is included in the tender documents. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of PS10million. The lease will start 1st April 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9e3ef2-1162-473d-8e2b-8d7c869d5c78 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - . |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9e3ef2-1162-473d-8e2b-8d7c869d5c78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9e3ef2-1162-473d-8e2b-8d7c869d5c78
  8th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Restaurant-and-food-serving-services./653SGUZHA4
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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