Award

Catering Service for the Pump Room Bath

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2025 at 13:23

Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2024 at 08:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking expressions of interest for a concessions contract to provide catering services at the Pump Room and Roman Baths in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender is classified under the CPV code 55523000 for catering services for other enterprises or institutions, with additional classification under 55521000 for catering services for private households. The contract is valued at £11,500,000 and will span from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 17 May 2024, and the award was published on 6 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in operating high-end restaurants and catering for private events in heritage or cultural venues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as suitability criteria are inclusive. The comprehensive catering contract covers both the neo-classical Pump Room Restaurant, known for its brunch and afternoon tea, and an events business with impressive sales figures, providing a lucrative opportunity for established catering businesses to grow and showcase their expertise in a prestigious and historic setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering Service for the Pump Room Bath

Notice Description

The Council is looking for expressions of interest from parties wishing to deliver a concessions contract for the provision of catering in the Pump Room and Roman Baths. The catering contract at The Pump Room will comprise of servicing the neo-classical Pump Room Restaurant currently offering brunch and afternoon tea and an events business with PS2.5 million of sales achieved financial year end 2023. Interested parties must have recent experience of operating a high-end restaurant with an afternoon tea offer and private events in a heritage or cultural venue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0963769b-a64e-43a2-a4df-4a2c8eaa6c2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591e3af3-f392-4e99-8297-4b41636c7a53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55521000 - Catering services for private households

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Penny Jenkins
Contact Email
penny_jenkins@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEARCYS

Further Information

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