Fineshade Campsite

Forestry CommissioncontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0591c7Procurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Awarded value

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Lots

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Published

02 Sept 2025

Deadline 30 Oct 2025

Description

Concession agreement for the operation of Fineshade Campsite, located in Fineshade Wood between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands.

Scope

Reference
FCCN003766
Total value
£5,652,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
05 Feb 2026 to 04 Feb 2046
Possible extension to 04 Feb 2056

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 category
services
CPV classifications
55220000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Visionquality10.00%
Booking Systemquality4.00%
Accommodation Offerquality15.00%
Target Marketquality4.00%
Staffingquality4.00%
Customer Servicequality4.00%
Initial Capital Investment Plansquality10.00%
Ongoing Capital Investment Plansquality10.00%
Environmental Sustainabilityquality10.00%
Branding and Marketingquality14.00%
Financial Offerprice15.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
10 Oct 2025, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
30 Oct 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure