Tender

Bar and Catering Contract at the Apex Bury St Edmunds

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jun 2022 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for a Bar and Catering Contract at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds, focusing on providing services across two venues: The Apex and The Athenaeum. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th August 2022. The contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2023 and will span three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, potentially lasting until January 2028. The contract value is estimated between £500,000 and £600,000 and falls under the services category, specifically related to food, beverages, and hospitality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and catering sector, particularly those specialising in restaurant and event services. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality bar and catering experiences in flexible venues, as well as those with a proven track record in community and business event catering, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance market presence and contribute to business growth in the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bar and Catering Contract at the Apex Bury St Edmunds

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a provider to deliver bars and catering services across two sites in Bury St Edmunds: The Apex - a flexible venue for music and other entertainment and community and business use; The Athenaeum - a listed Georgian building providing space for hire for community and commercial, weddings and conferencing. The Council is seeking a new contract from 00:00hrs 2 January 2023 for the period of 3 years plus an option to extend for a further 2 years, until 2028. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Additional information: The Council is seeking a provider to deliver bars and catering services across two sites in Bury St Edmunds: The Apex - a flexible venue for music and other entertainment and community and business use; The Athenaeum - a listed Georgian building providing space for hire for community and commercial, weddings and conferencing. The Council is seeking a new contract from 00:00hrs 2 January 2023 for the period of 3 years plus an option to extend for a further 2 years, until 2028. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders'area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation 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/baeb434f-2795-4146-9438-89b8d216edb1
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 2028 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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