---
title: "High Lodge Cafe Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b963"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND"
published: "2021-11-16"
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# High Lodge Cafe Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b963

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Forestry England, seeking proposals for the operation of the "High Lodge Café Concession" lease, classified under Restaurant and food-serving services. This active tender has a total estimated value of approximately £10 million, with the lease set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will last for 10 years, including a mutual break clause after the fifth year. Interested parties must submit their bids by 27th July 2021 to be considered in this tendering process, which follows an award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is based in the UK, specifically in Bristol.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food-service industry, particularly those capable of managing café operations within a forestry setting. Companies specialising in restaurant and catering services, especially those with strong experience in environmental considerations, customer service, and innovative marketing strategies, would be well-suited to compete for this long-term concession. The substantial contract value and extended duration make it an attractive proposition for growth-minded suppliers looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector food service market.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028581-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERTAS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028581-2021
- 8 Jun 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012786-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=643544625
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Restaurant-and-food-serving-services./653SGUZHA4
- https://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.forestryengland.uk/
- https://www.vertas.co.uk/

## Provenance

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