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title: "Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059975"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059975

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## Summary

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has completed the procurement process for the operation of a café concession at Haldon Forest Park. The procurement, under the contract title "Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession," falls within the restaurant and food-serving services industry category. The location for this contract is in the South West of England (UKK4 region). The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded to Fosters Event Catering Ltd on 20 November 2025. The contract period begins on 1 March 2026, with an initial term of five years and potential extensions up to two additional years. This concession contract was procured using an open procurement method, with a competitive flexible procedure, and was valued at up to £9,777,895 gross.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs focused on the food service industry. Businesses with strengths in quality food offerings, customer service, innovative marketing, and sustainability would find this contract advantageous, as these criteria were heavily weighted in the tender evaluation process. The winning bidder, Fosters Event Catering Ltd, signifies potential competitive advantage for companies capable of managing high-scale food and beverage operations in prominent public venues. Additionally, the financial valuation and long-term nature of the concession allow businesses to establish a significant presence and cultivate brand recognition in the regional market, facilitating further expansion opportunities.

## Notice

Forestry England are seeking an organisation to operate the Cafe Concession at Haldon Forest Park. Starting March 2026 the operator will be required to serve hot and cold food and beverages to members of the public visiting Haldon Forest Park. Full details of the requirements are enclosed in the tender documentation available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075883-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | £8,148,216 |
| 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 ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOSTERS EVENT CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 09:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075883-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 12:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056200-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075883-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056200-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fostersevents.co.uk
- http://www.fresha.org
- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/ForestryCommission/
- https://www.forestryengland.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.meadowbrownrestaurants.co.uk

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