Scope
Description
Provision of a sustainable, high-quality catering service at Rendlesham Forest, operating from a fixed, shipping container-style unit designed for a takeaway-focused, outdoor visitor experience
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Cafeteria-services./TBC3YNK68P
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TBC3YNK68P
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial term is three years with a potential extension of a further three years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
14 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Offer | Price | 40% |
| Fit out | Quality | 15% |
| Product | Quality | 15% |
| Service and Customer Care | Quality | 15% |
| Environmental sustainability | Quality | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park, 620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government