Scope
Reference
FCCN003420
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.
Contract 1. Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession
Supplier
Contract value
- £8,148,216 excluding VAT
- £9,777,895 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 3 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2031
- Possible extension to 28 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term of 5 years, with the option for the contracting authority to extend for a further two 1 year periods (5+1+1)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Suppliers
FOSTERS EVENT CATERING LTD
- Companies House: 15371007
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWQB-2968-CVMT
4 King Square
Bridgwater
TA6 3YF
United Kingdom
Email: neil@fostersevents.co.uk
Website: http://www.fostersevents.co.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Haldon Forest Park Cafe Concession
FRESHA LIMITED
- Companies House: 04608026
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBB-3838-WTHZ
23 Bittern Road
Exeter
EX2 7LW
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.fresha.org
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
MEADOW BROWN RESTAURANTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 08542232
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQNB-6569-WXQX
Woodland Manor Hotel Green Lane
Bedford
MK41 6EP
United Kingdom
Region: UKH24 - Bedford
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRM-7846-HGLG
620 Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Harris
Email: commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Website: https://www.forestryengland.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government