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Clissold Park Cafe Operator

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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25 Feb 2025 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has announced the awarding of a contract for the operation of the Clissold Park Cafe, located in one of Hackney's most popular parks, which attracts around 3 million visitors annually. The contract, which falls under the canteen and catering services industry category, was awarded following an open procurement procedure. The awarded contract is valued at £4,900,000 and will commence on 3rd March 2025, lasting until 3rd March 2030. The procurement stage is complete as of the award date of 25th February 2025. The awarded supplier is Fink's Salt and Sweet LLP, a local small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), which will manage the café for up to seven years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and organisations with experience in the catering and hospitality sector. The successful operation of the Clissold Park Cafe can serve as a strategic foothold for businesses looking to enhance their portfolios and gain exposure in a high-traffic area of London. The arrangement, which requires the operator to take responsibility for further capital investment on a partially furnished space, is particularly suited for businesses skilled in creating inviting and functional dining environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clissold Park Cafe Operator

Notice Description

Clissold Park is one of Hackney's best loved parks which attracts around 3 million visitors each year. Since 2012, over PS9m has been invested in transforming the Grade II listed Clissold House and its surrounding area. See https://hackney.gov.uk/clissold-park for more information. The council is offering a concession based contract for a business to operate the established Clissold House Cafe, for a period of up to seven years. The cafe will be handed over as a decorated and partially furnished space. The appointed operator will be responsible for any further capital investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49b61977-3926-4888-89cb-3a009e1c6bb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd49b34b-126c-4dae-851e-6e0f7506bf09
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINK'S SALT AND SWEET

Further Information

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