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Fineshade Campsite

Forestry Commission

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Forestry Commission

Buyer Address: 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UKK12, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: commercial.service@forestryengland.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
5652000.0 GBP
Gross: 5652000.0 GBP
Published
02 Sep 2025, 08:42
Deadline
30 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55220000 - Camping-site services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Concession agreement for the operation of Fineshade Campsite, located in Fineshade Wood between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053006-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 5,652,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2046-02-04T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Vision (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Booking System (4%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Accommodation Offer (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Target Market (4%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Staffing (4%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (4%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Initial Capital Investment Plans (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Ongoing Capital Investment Plans (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental Sustainability (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Branding and Marketing (14%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial Offer (15%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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