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Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession

Forestry Commission

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Forestry Commission

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

Contact Name: Sam Harris

Contact Email: sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

Contact Telephone: 0300 067 4000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
5000000.0 GBP
Gross: 6000000.0 GBP
Published
12 Sep 2025, 12:41
Deadline
13 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056200-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 5,000,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 6,000,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2033-03-01T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Food Offer (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service and Customer Care (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fit-Out Design/Alterations (10%)

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

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Partnerships/Innovation/Marketing (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial Offer (25%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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