Scope
Reference
FCCN003766
Description
Concession agreement for the operation of Fineshade Campsite, located in Fineshade Wood between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,652,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2046
- Possible extension to 4 February 2056
- 30 years
Description of possible extension:
There will be options to extend the lease, and the lease will also contain break clauses.
The option to extend / break the contract will be at the sole discretion of Forestry England and be conditional on:
a) good performance in KPI's and compliance with lease/management regs/ offer and service standards and branding guidelines;
b) The Operator having carried out capital investment in the Property, in line with the business plan submitted in the tender, ideally within the first three years and no later than within the first ten years of the lease; and
c) the Operator having complied with all statutory requirements and legislation and with the requirements of any Public Authority affecting the Property.
d) Forestry England future plans for the site
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55220000 - Camping-site services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Offer | Quality | 15% |
| Financial Offer | Price | 15% |
| Branding and Marketing | Quality | 14% |
| Vision | Quality | 10% |
| Initial Capital Investment Plans | Quality | 10% |
| Ongoing Capital Investment Plans | Quality | 10% |
| Environmental Sustainability | Quality | 10% |
| Booking System | Quality | 4% |
| Target Market | Quality | 4% |
| Staffing | Quality | 4% |
| Customer Service | Quality | 4% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Competitive flexible procedure description
- Written tender submissions
- Bidder clarification interviews (unscored)
Contracting authority
Forestry Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
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 - sub-central government