Tender

Culture and Leisure - Site Catering Concessions 2025 - Phase 2 - Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 15:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is seeking to award concession opportunities at various sites across Portsmouth, specifically targeting mobile and kiosk catering units within the city. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the Request for Quotation having been published on 24 January 2025. The deadline for quotation submissions is 14 February 2025 at 12:00, with contracts anticipated to be awarded from 21 February 2025. The concession sites include locations such as the Seafront Promenade and Victoria Park, with contracts beginning on 31 March 2025. This procurement falls under the 'Catering services' category, offering both 1-year and 6-month site contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, especially for SMEs. The range of high-visibility locations within Portsmouth’s key cultural and leisure sites promises substantial customer footfall, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their presence in the area. The open procedure method ensures a fair competitive process, enabling suitable businesses to introduce diverse and innovative food services to a broad audience. Businesses adept in managing mobile and kiosk units and with a flair for engaging with public spaces will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culture and Leisure - Site Catering Concessions 2025 - Phase 2 - Portsmouth

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is seeking to award concession opportunities at various sites across the city. The site details for the MOBILE CONCESSION UNITS are as follows: 1 Year Sites: 31st March 2025 - 28th March 2026 a. Seafront Promenade - Bandstand (no ice cream offers can be accepted) b. Seafront Promenade - Rock Gardens c. Victoria Park 6 Month Sites: 31st March 2025 - 28th Sep 2026 d. Seafront Promenade - Speakers Corner e. Great Salterns Quay The site details for the KIOSK UNITS are as follows: Please note that as Kiosks are classified as buildings traders will be subject to Business Rates. 1 Year Sites 31st March 2025 - 28th March 2026 f. Seafront Promenade - Seaview Kiosk (between Speakers Corner & South Parade Pier) g. Fox Box - Kingston Recreation Ground Procurement Timetable Request for Quotation published Friday 24th January 2025 Deadline for requests for clarification Friday 7th February at 12:00 Quotation return deadline Friday 14th February at 12:00 Evaluation of returns completed by Wednesday 19th February 2025 Contracts awarded from Friday 21st February 2025 Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Culture and Leisure - Site Catering Concessions 2025 - Phase 2 - Portsmouth The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This file path will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 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/bfe7eaad-3693-4b19-a4eb-613451ad3b2d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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