Award

The Service provision of The Cafe, hire and events catering at Mansfield Central Library

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2022 at 10:56

Award Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2021 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2021 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council, acting on behalf of Culture, Learning and Libraries (Midlands) under the trading name Inspire, is currently in the award stage for the concession to operate a café within Mansfield Central Library. The tender, titled "The Service provision of The Café, hire and events catering at Mansfield Central Library," was published on 3rd November 2021, with a tender period that ended on 2nd December 2021. The aim is to establish an agreement that allows the chosen concessionaire to operate the café and provide catering for events until March 2026. Interested parties were encouraged to submit questions prior to the tender deadline and were able to visit the library space from 8th to 19th November 2021.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering services. Businesses that can effectively manage café operations while providing quality catering for various events would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The concession fee structure, which includes a minimal fixed payment and a percentage of gross turnover, may attract businesses eager to establish a presence in the public sector, particularly in the Nottinghamshire region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Service provision of The Cafe, hire and events catering at Mansfield Central Library

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Culture, Learning and Libraries (Midlands), trading as Inspire invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced catering companies or individuals for the opportunity to operate a cafe within Mansfield Central Library. The aim is to put in place a concession agreement with a single Concessionaire to operate a cafe and provide events/hire catering within Mansfield Central Library. T he concession agreement has a minimal fixed payment as a contribution to the running costs of the space and a concession based on gross turnover (3% of all gross turnover). A charge free period would be available whilst the cafe is getting up and running. The concession agreement would run to March 2026. Inspire is seeking the right provision to be in place as soon as possible with a mutually agreed start date between Inspire and the Concessionaire. Please read all the tender documents. If you have any questions, please submit them through the procurement portal using the messaging facility. The deadline for questions prior to tender submission is the 24th November 2021, this is to allow time for questions to be answered before the deadline. We also welcome visits to Mansfield Central Library to view the area where the cafe will be located. These visits need to be booked in advance and can take place from the 8th November to the 19th November 2021. Please request any visits through the procurement portal using the messaging facility. Please complete Part Four - Selection Questionnaire. All questions must be answered online on the portal. Please complete Part Five - Providers Response. This is a word document which is to be downloaded, all questions answered and then you must upload your response back onto the portal for submission. Please complete the Cashflow forecast excel spreadsheet. This excel spreadsheet should be downloaded, completed, and then uploaded back onto the portal for submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3703c5d1-f9e1-428d-ae37-d37c613edd51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and 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
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Gilbert
Contact Email
samantha.gilbert@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1158546049

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRS B'S CATERING SERVICES

Further Information

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