Buyer Name: Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
Buyer Address: 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UKK12, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Sam Harris
Contact Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
8148216.0 GBP
8148216.0 GBP
Published
21 Nov 2025, 09:26
21 Nov 2025, 09:26
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2031, 23:59
28 Feb 2031, 23:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
FOSTERS EVENT CATERING LTD
FOSTERS EVENT CATERING LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
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
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession
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