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title: "Whinlatter Cafe Concession"
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buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# Whinlatter Cafe Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee8a8399-4491-4fea-93fa-eba89c7c7d64

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently being led by Forestry England, who are inviting tenders for the operation of the Whinlatter Café concession, valued at over £6 million. This opportunity falls under the industry category of restaurant and food-serving services and is located in the UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st May 2022. The successful lease agreement will commence on 1st February 2023 and is expected to last for a period of up to 10 years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability indicated within the tender details. Companies that specialise in café management, food service, and related facilities management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, offering them a chance to establish a long-term presence within the picturesque surroundings of Whinlatter.

## Notice

Forestry England has a future opportunity for the operation of the Whinlatter Cafe concession lease. We anticipate that the lease will be for a period of up to 10 years. A full copy of the draft lease will be available in the tender documents to be published late Spring/early Summer 2022. The total value of this lease opportunity will be in the region of PS6M+. The lease will start 1st February 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c542c5-20b0-4994-b1f0-bf3a8986e0a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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

- 31 Mar 2022 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c542c5-20b0-4994-b1f0-bf3a8986e0a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12c542c5-20b0-4994-b1f0-bf3a8986e0a6
  31st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=673986606
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.forestryengland.uk

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