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title: "Dalby Forest Food and Beverage Concession Outlets"
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# Dalby Forest Food and Beverage Concession Outlets

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f942d565-0815-4e00-881a-243dc2bbf9b6

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Forestry Commission England, which is inviting bids for the operation of two food and beverage concession outlets located at Dalby Forest, Pickering, YO18 7LT. The tender, titled "Dalby Forest Food and Beverage Concession Outlets," falls under the catering services industry category. Currently, the tender is in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for 30th October 2019. The contract periods for the awarded leases are 8 years for Lot 1 (Visitor Centre Forest Café) starting from 16th December 2019, and 5 years for Lot 2 (Courtyard Café Bar), both offering break clauses at specified intervals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the catering sector, to establish or expand their operations in a popular recreational area. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, leveraging their agility and customer-focused services to attract visitors to the forest. With a growing interest in outdoor recreational activities, businesses capable of delivering quality food and beverage services in a scenic environment may find this tender particularly lucrative.

## Notice

Introduction Forestry England invites prospective bidders to tender for the opportunity to operate two separate food and beverage concession outlets at: - Dalby Forest, Pickering. YO18 7LT. Lot 1. Visitor Centre Forest Cafe Lot 2. Courtyard Cafe Bar Our intention is to award each lease for the follow period: Lot 1 lease period 8 years (4 + 4 years) Lot 2 lease period 5 years (2 + 3 years) Lot 1 lease will be awarded for eight years with a break available at year four. Lot 2 lease will be awarded for five years with a break available at year two.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6194f8a-4214-422a-808c-6bba872fb4a7 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2019 at 07:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6194f8a-4214-422a-808c-6bba872fb4a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6194f8a-4214-422a-808c-6bba872fb4a7
  4th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Catering-services./ZS9F4799R7
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