Award

Turton Tower Tea Room

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 10:30

Award Notice
Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 13:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has awarded a concession contract for the provision of Tea Room and Catering Services at the Turton Tower Tea Room. This contract covers a three-year period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, and the award stage was finalised on 24th January 2025. The total contract value was set at £55,000, though the award went to the supplier for £50,000. The contracting authority is based in Blackburn, United Kingdom, and the primary industry category is catering services (CPV: 55520000). The opportunity was open to SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting its accessibility to a diverse range of business types. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, having been published and activated as outlined in the documentation dated 29th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. With a three-year duration and potential for extension, it allows for sustained business engagement and revenue. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the council's commitment to inclusivity in its procurement practices. Businesses with expertise in catering and customer service, particularly within historical or tourist site contexts, are well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity. Engaging in this contract allows for partnership with a local government authority, strengthening a business's local ties and enhancing its reputation through high-quality public service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Turton Tower Tea Room

Notice Description

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a concession contract for the provision of Tea Room and Catering Services for the Turton Tower Tea Room for a three-year period commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028 with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-422be936-3c30-4608-90fd-9261a40c3391
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261ce5b4-d5a1-4d2d-bd5a-3d20418adfef
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

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
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
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVIDBELLIS558

Further Information

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