---
title: "Rendlesham Forest Cafe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054867"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Rendlesham Forest Cafe

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054867

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has awarded a concession contract for the "Rendlesham Forest Cafe" project. This procurement process, classified under cafeteria services, involves providing cafe catering services and fitting out the kitchen and serving area at Rendlesham Forest, located within the UKK region. The contract was signed with TINTOS CAFE LIMITED on 8 January 2026, covering the period until 8 November 2028. With an open competition below the threshold, the procurement method ensured inclusive participation. This procurement stage is complete, transitioning from tender to award, and the contract remains active with a gross value of £14,400.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth, targeting businesses in the food and beverage sector, especially those focusing on sustainable and high-quality services. Companies capable of offering innovative catering solutions from fixed, shipping container-style units will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. While large businesses like TINTOS CAFE LIMITED have already succeeded in securing the contract, SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete in future similar procurements, given the concession nature and criteria that emphasise quality services, environmental sustainability, and competitive financial offers. The initial three-year contract with possible extensions could enhance long-term business prospects.

## Notice

We will be awarding a concession contract agreement for: * Provision of Cafe catering services to the public * Fitting out of the kitchen/serving area

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial term is three years with a potential extension of a further three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024265-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 8 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TINTOS CAFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024265-2026
- 13 Jun 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032237-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024265-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032237-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TBC3YNK68P
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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