---
title: "Hole Farm Cafe Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2025-09-08"
---

# Hole Farm Cafe Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595ed

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## Summary

Forestry England, operating on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is inviting tenders for a café concession at the recently developed Hole Farm Woodland in Brentwood, Essex. This procurement falls under the services category, with a specific focus on cafeteria services. The process is at the Tender stage, utilising an open, below-threshold competition method. The submission deadline is set for 8th October 2025, with the contract period running from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2036. The procurement is targeted at concession services with a gross value of £300,000, and the opportunity is governed by the legal framework established under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverage services, particularly those experienced in operating within natural or recreational settings. It could be especially beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The location within an emerging woodland park in Essex could provide substantial customer traffic, enhancing business exposure and growth potential for the successful bidder. The electronic submission policy allows for efficiency in the tendering process, inviting interested businesses to apply confidently.

## Notice

Forestry England are tendering for a Cafe concession at the newly established Hole Farm Woodland in Brentwood, Essex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054701-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE 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 | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054701-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054701-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2FForestryCommission%2F
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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