Tender

P0873 - Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council invites bids for the provision of mobile catering services in various parks under a concession contract/licence. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage, and the procurement categorically falls under Catering Services (CPV code: 55520000). The services will be delivered at designated pitches in the parks from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, with the exception of the Boldmere Gate pitch at Sutton Park, which has a shorter contract term potentially extending from 2025-2026 with a two-year extension option. Interested parties must submit their tender by noon on 11th October 2024 using the Council’s e-tendering system.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies within the catering industry, especially SMEs, to grow their operations by securing exclusive rights to operate in busy public locations with guaranteed footfall. The opportunity is ideal for mobile catering businesses that can adapt to park opening hours and are equipped to manage the logistics of operating within parks. With multiple pitches available and the possibility of direct awards, various catering suppliers have the chance to expand their presence and increase their revenue streams by serving a diverse customer base in popular recreational areas across Birmingham.

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Notice Title

P0873 - Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is seeking bids for a concession contract/licence(s) for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks. Bidders are advised to ensure that they are fully familiar with the nature and extent of the operating concession contract/licence. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain for themselves, at their own expense, all information necessary for the preparation of their submission. Bids may be submitted for one, multiple or all of the available pitches. The agreement(s) will be awarded to one supplier per pitch. Please note - at the Council's discretion direct awards can / maybe provided where deemed appropriate, even if multiple bids received for the same pitches. Each pitch will have a concession contract/operating licence granted for a period of 4 years, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. Please note: the Boldmere Gate (Sutton Park) pitch is the exception to this; the Boldmere Gate pitch will have a concession contract/operating licence granted for 2 years, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026., with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The operating hours of the mobile catering operations will be in line with the sites/parks' opening and closing times only. The Licence/contract will include vehicular and pedestrian rights for the Concessionaire to deliver to the Concession site along designated routes. Operation/trading is strictly limited to the designated pitch locations (Concession Site) within the park only. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 11th October 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816518ce-a292-4e76-87e8-1b88dc08745f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

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
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Raja Chowdhury
Contact Email
raja.chowdhury@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 1204

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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