--- title: "Fineshade Campsite" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2025-12-12" --- # Fineshade Campsite Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission has undertaken a procurement process for the operation of the Fineshade Campsite located in Fineshade Wood, between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands. The tender, identified by FCCN003766, falls under the services industry category for camping-site services, with a procurement status marked as complete. The procurement was executed using an open method with a competitive flexible procedure and special regime as a concession. The significant deadline associated with this contract was the award date on 11th December 2025, and the service contract is set to commence on 5th February 2026, running until 4th February 2036, with possibilities of renewal extending up to 2046. The tender concluded with a gross award amount of £8.8 million, granted to Camping New Forest, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). The buying organisation, the Forestry Commission, operates from Bristol and acts as a public authority under sub-central government classifications. This tender provides an advantageous opportunity for businesses specialising in camping-site services, especially those that can offer high-quality service, innovative booking systems, and sustainable practices. Such enterprises, including SMEs, stand to benefit from the open procurement approach, which increases accessibility and encourages competitive bidding. The long contract duration and potential for renewal make this a lucrative opportunity for businesses seeking long-term growth and stability. Additionally, the project's flexible nature, with breaks and potential extensions, presents an appealing prospect for providers looking to expand and enhance their portfolios with substantial capital investment plans and robust operational strategies. ## Notice Concession agreement for the operation of Fineshade Campsite, located in Fineshade Wood between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There will be options to extend the lease, and the lease will also contain break clauses. The option to extend / break the contract will be at the sole discretion of Forestry England and be conditional on: a) good performance in KPI's and compliance with lease/management regs/ offer and service standards and branding guidelines; b) The Operator having carried out capital investment in the Property, in line with the business plan submitted in the tender, ideally within the first three years and no later than within the first ten years of the lease; and c) the Operator having complied with all statutory requirements and legislation and with the requirements of any Public Authority affecting the Property. d) Forestry England future plans for the site ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082537-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2036 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,652,000 | | Lots value | £5,652,000 | | Awards value | £7,400,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | CAMPING NEW FOREST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation - 55220000 - Camping-site services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2025 at 14:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082537-2025 - 2 Sep 2025 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053251-2025 - 2 Sep 2025 at 08:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053006-2025 - 2 Sep 2025 at 08:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053005-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082537-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053251-2025 2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053006-2025 2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053005-2025 2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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