Planning

RFI - WLBC Investment Centre Catering Contract

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Jul 2023 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lancashire Borough Council is planning a new procurement initiative for catering services at the West Lancashire Investment Centre. The opportunity is ideal for catering contractors seeking premises with an on-site client base for potential business growth. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for October 12, 2023. The Council aims to offer this opportunity for a minimum two-year period initially, with the possibility of extension.

This tender from the West Lancashire Borough Council presents a promising opportunity for catering businesses, especially those looking to expand their current operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement opportunity falls under the CPV codes for hotel, restaurant, retail trade services, and canteen and catering services. Businesses based in England, United Kingdom, are eligible to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

RFI - WLBC Investment Centre Catering Contract

Notice Description

West Lancashire Borough Council ("The Council") is requesting information from potential providers of catering services at West Lancashire Investment Centre. We anticipate this opportunity will be of significant interest to catering contractors looking for premises with an on-site client base with potential to grow and from which they can further expand their current business operation. In issuing this Request for Information (RFI) it is the Council's intention to determine the number of interested and qualified operators capable of seizing this exciting opportunity which we are looking to offer for a minimum two-year period in the initial instance with option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1998a5af-953f-4503-a8b0-50629d1b7ab9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f3c45a-2e6e-42f4-ae62-27188749eee8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade 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
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
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
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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