Tenders/Gisburn - Cafe Concession

Gisburn - Cafe Concession

Forestry Commission

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the general supplies sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This tender, originating from the United Kingdom and sourced via UK_FTS, seeks proposals for a catering concession within an existing cafe building in Gisburn. The contracting authority is looking to engage an experienced operator to manage and run the cafe facilities, providing food and beverage services to users of the premises. The scope of this procurement typically involves the lease or management agreement of a commercial space dedicated to food service. Prospective bidders are expected to demonstrate a strong track record in cafe or hospitality management, including experience in menu planning, food preparation, staff management, customer service, and health and safety compliance. Financial proposals, including proposed rental terms or revenue-sharing models, will likely be a key component of the evaluation. The successful bidder will be responsible for all operational aspects of the cafe, ensuring a high-quality offering that meets the needs of the local community and visitors. This is an opportunity for an established catering business to expand its operations or for a new venture to secure a prime location.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047444-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Forestry Commission

Forestry Commission has issued 92 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 52 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 3 countries including Ghana, Zimbabwe, and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, GHANEPS - Ghana Electronic Procurement, and PRAZ Zimbabwe. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047444-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Forestry Commission in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.