--- title: "Moors Valley Country Park Food and Drink Concession Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-15" --- # Moors Valley Country Park Food and Drink Concession Contract Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd.json) ## Summary Dorset Council is seeking tenders for the 'Moors Valley Country Park Food and Drink Concession Contract'. This procurement process falls under the restaurant and food-serving services category and is classified under CPV code 55300000. Located at Moors Valley Country Park in the UKK25 region, this opportunity involves managing food and beverage services at a major regional attraction. The current tender is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to I D Hospitality. The estimated value of the contract is £9,200,000 over a duration of 2520 days, commencing on 15th January 2025. The new concession follows the termination of the previous one, which started in 2001 and ended on 14th January 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure with comprehensive submission and tendering guidelines. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors. With Moors Valley Country Park attracting over 1 million visitors annually, the contract is a vital revenue driver for Dorset Council, averaging approximately £220,000 yearly through revenue sharing. Ideal candidates would be those who can deliver high-quality, sustainably sourced homemade food that meets diverse customer needs. Businesses that are enthusiastic about contributing to the Park's vision and capable of maintaining excellent service standards would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure ensures fair competition and provides substantial growth potential through the partnership with Dorset Council. ## Notice Moors Valley Country Park has been in operation for 35+ years and has grown from its origins as a local Country Park to a regional attraction with an average of 1,000,000 visitors each year; it is one of the most visited attractions in the south of England. The Park has built a wide reputation as a unique countryside setting where people can experience and enjoy a range of quality outdoor activities and learn more about the environment around them. Many visitors return time and time again and the Park engenders a strong affection and support amongst local communities. The Park covers an area of about 600 hectares, split between 120 hectares of the Moors River Valley owned by Dorset Council (DC) and 480 hectares of pine and birch forest managed by Forestry England (FE) The Park is managed in partnership between DC and FE with respective responsibilities defined within a Partnership Agreement for the Park. Each organisation carries primary responsibility for management of facilities and services on its own land ownership, but as far as the visiting public is concerned the site is a single destination with seamless management. DC land contains the Visitor Centre with its Information Point, restaurant and takeaway, gift shop, toilets and cycle hire centre, Adventure Valley, an 18-hole golf course and its club house, play areas, the narrow-gauge steam railway, nature trails, music trail, Ranger Den and picnic areas. The current catering concession began in 2001 and operates the restaurant and takeaway kiosk at the Visitor Centre. The food offer visitors' experience at Moors Valley is an integral part of their visit, as such it is essential that the food offer is delivered to the highest standard. To meet the needs and expectations of our visitors the food offer must deliver: 'Good quality, sustainably sourced homemade food; catering for all ages and requirements, offering value for money and visitors time and excellent service'. This forms a vital part of Moors Valley Country Parks overall offer and is a significant revenue driver for Dorset Council, with approximate yearly revenue equalling PS220,000 (3-year average) through a % revenue share set within the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Moors Valley Country Park has been in operation for 35+ years and has grown from its origins as a local Country Park to a regional attraction with an average of 1,000,000 visitors each year; it is one of the most visited attractions in the south of England. The Park has built a wide reputation as a unique countryside setting where people can experience and enjoy a range of quality outdoor activities and learn more about the environment around them. Many visitors return time and time again and the Park engenders a strong affection and support amongst local communities. The Park covers an area of about 600 hectares, split between 120 hectares of the Moors River Valley owned by Dorset Council (DC) and 480 hectares of pine and birch forest managed by Forestry England (FE) The Park is managed in partnership between DC and FE with respective responsibilities defined within a Partnership Agreement for the Park. Each organisation carries primary responsibility for management of facilities and services on its own land ownership, but as far as the visiting public is concerned the site is a single destination with seamless management. DC land contains the Visitor Centre with its Information Point, restaurant and takeaway, gift shop, toilets and cycle hire centre, Adventure Valley, an 18-hole golf course and its club house, play areas, the narrow-gauge steam railway, nature trails, music trail, Ranger Den and picnic areas. The current catering concession began in 2001 and operates the restaurant and takeaway kiosk at the Visitor Centre. The food offer visitors' experience at Moors Valley is an integral part of their visit, as such it is essential that the food offer is delivered to the highest standard. To meet the needs and expectations of our visitors the food offer must deliver: 'Good quality, sustainably sourced homemade food; catering for all ages and requirements, offering value for money and visitors time and excellent service'. This forms a vital part of Moors Valley Country Parks overall offer and is a significant revenue driver for Dorset Council, with approximate yearly revenue equalling PS220,000 (3-year average) through a % revenue share set within the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001415-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,200,000 | | Lots value | £9,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,200,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | I D HOSPITALITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001415-2025 - 25 Sep 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030666-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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