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title: "Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Concession"
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# Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed925e3a-fd68-4459-9d60-4c44a48a6045

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for the operation of a café, bike retail shop, bike repair workshop, and a mountain bike uplift service at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. The contract value is £9,500,000, with the tender closing on January 4, 2023. The contract period is from June 9, 2023, to December 31, 2033. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

Businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom, particularly those specializing in cafeteria services, have an opportunity to bid for this procurement. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure. This opportunity allows these businesses to expand their operations, collaborate with the Forestry Commission, and provide services at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre, potentially fostering long-term growth and partnerships.

## Notice

We will be awarding two separate contracts (Lots) for the operation of: *Lot 1 - A cafe, bike retail shop and bike repair workshop for the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. *Lot 2 - A mountain bike uplift service to operate from the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660436e8-fdc6-4ab6-884e-17edbbfc12a7 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| 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

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2022 at 20:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660436e8-fdc6-4ab6-884e-17edbbfc12a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660436e8-fdc6-4ab6-884e-17edbbfc12a7
  22nd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Cafeteria-services./3G6652J84J
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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