Award

Whitlingham Cafe Catering Concession

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2019 at 16:14

Tender

01 Oct 2018 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority is seeking bids for the Whitlingham Cafe Catering Concession, located at Whitlingham Country Park near Norwich in the East of England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £60,000 set to run from 11 February 2019 until 8 January 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the initial tender period concluded on 26 October 2018. This opportunity involves refurbishing and operating the cafe and its associated cleaning services, with the potential for a longer contract depending on ongoing lease negotiations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations in the catering industry. Businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in managing food and beverage concessions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Broads Authority can provide successful bidders with a stable source of revenue while contributing to the visitor experience at a popular tourist destination.

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Notice Title

Whitlingham Cafe Catering Concession

Notice Description

Whitlingham Country Park, widely referred to as the gateway to the Broads National Park, is a 35-hectare complex which sits just southeast of Norwich near the village of Trowse. The Broads Authority leases the flint barn from Whitlingham Charitable Trust for use as a cafe and Visitor Information Centre. The cafe has been run as a successful business since 2006 and the Broads Authority is now inviting bids to refurbish and operate the catering concession along with an associated cleaning contract for the barn. The Broads Authority is offering a minimum five contract. There is potential to offer a longer contract of ten years depending on the lease arrangement for the Barn which is currently being negotiated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45a1fc4b-55bc-4ab5-8538-8b16e53bf44e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f47629-1c6c-4807-8e50-7c6a4fc45a37
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 (below threshold)
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 8 Jan 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHURCHILL CATERING

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