Tender

Lightwoods House and Park Catering Unit TBW046

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jul 2022 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the operation of the Lightwoods House and Park Catering Unit (TBW046), located in Bearwood, West Midlands. This process is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 28th August 2022. The contract period will commence on 1st January 2023 and extend until 31st December 2027, with the potential for a two-year extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, specifically designed as a below-threshold process within the services category, focusing on restaurant and food-serving services.

This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for businesses in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those with experience in running cafes or restaurants within cultural or community-focused venues. Successful bidders will operate a dining service at a popular event venue, which has been significantly invested in and attracts considerable foot traffic due to its location and community activities. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in a thriving environment, catering to weddings, parties, and local events, would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lightwoods House and Park Catering Unit TBW046

Notice Description

Lightwoods House and Park Catering Unit TBW046 This invitation to tender is for the operation of a catering unit at Lightwoods House and Park in Bearwood, Sandwell. The catering unit within Lightwoods House, which is owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, is currently trading as 'Jonathans in the Park' (Jonathans) under a 5 year concession agreement which ends in 2022. Lightwoods House is situated only 10 minutes drive from 'The Roundhouse' with its tranquil canal side attractions plus the bustling city centre of Birmingham. The House is just a 6 minute drive from junctions 2 & 3 of the M5, within 300 yardss of busy Bearwood High Street. There is ample free secure parking onsite as well as roadside parking and pay & display parking only a minutes walk away. It is set up as a tea-room/restaurant and also provides takeaway services within the 18th century grade II property, Lightwoods House. The current menu is a traditional British style menu with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and Sunday lunches served. Lightwoods House is a premium venue owned by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and has benefited from significant investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Sandwell Council. Lightwoods House delivers a programme of events throughout the year, including heritage, culture, art and community activities. The building also serves as offices and spaces for several tenants, a children's nursery, and venue for classes (including yoga, crafts, and other). There is also an active volunteers group who run events and activities and support the running of the House. Lightwoods House is also a premium venue for party, event, and wedding hire. The three-year business plan for Lightwoods House (22/23 - 25/26) aims for an increase to between 30 - 40 weddings a year, and around the same number of parties and event hire. Lightwoods House is situated in Lightwoods Park, which boasts an impressed range of parks facilities including gym equipment, a skate park, bandstand, adventure playground, and gardens and open space. Several hundred thousand people visit or use Lightwoods Park a year, and the park benefits from Green Flag status. The successful operator will enter into an agreement to run a caf? / restaurant offer at Lightwoods House for a period of 5 years with an option, at the discretion of the council, to extend for a period not exceeding 2 years. The successful operator will be appointed in August 2022 and the operator open in the catering unit by 1st February 2023 (taking occupancy from 1st January 2023). The specification required for a successful operator is including in this invitation to tender. The pricing for this tender is as follows: o A base rental of ?1,200 per calendar month (not including business rates, utility bills, internet). o A percentage of turnover (9%) on trade from catering unit, which is to be calculated on: o Overall gross quarterly sa... Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c98184-5983-4338-b184-a15a4c760269
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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