Planning

Catering operator for Victoria Park, Stafford

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Jul 2019 at 09:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the title "Catering operator for Victoria Park, Stafford". This project falls within the catering services industry and is aimed at enhancing the facilities within Victoria Park, located in Stafford, West Midlands. The initiative is supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, with an anticipated procurement commencement in August 2019 and the contract expected to be awarded by November 2019. Key engagement dates include an engagement end date of 16 July 2019, with the park reopening scheduled for June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking to expand in the catering sector, particularly those able to operate within heritage and community-focused environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project will require providers who can cater to a diverse clientele, offering services like indoor and outdoor dining, community group hires, and catering for events. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation through scheduled discussions on 16th and 17th July 2019.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering operator for Victoria Park, Stafford

Notice Description

Stafford Borough Council in partnership with the National Heritage Lottery Fund is restoring and enhancing Victoria Park in Stafford town centre. The Park is situated next the train station and sees over 600,000 footfall per year. It has a thriving and successful playpark and is a gem within the town. The complete masterplan for the project can be found on our website www.staffordbc.gov.uk/hlf the masterplan boasts a new events space and restored bandstand as well as a new training and education facility within the park grounds. Also as part of this high profile project, a brand new catering facility will be built in a prime location next to the river, and will provide indoor and outdoor seating for park visitors. Dependant on configuration it will cater for 32 indoor covers and 48 external covers with sheltered seating. The total cafe area is 125m2 including 60m2 of external decking. Internally, there is a small kitchen and dining area of 49m2. It has disabled toilet facilities and a small store covering 16m2. The space offers the opportunity for meetings or small party/community group hires. As such the overall space is very diverse and The Council's aim for the Contractor is to serve as wide a range of customers as possible. It is anticipated that the procurement for the catering concession will commence in August 2019 with a view to the contract being awarded in November 2019. The park is due to reopen in June 2020. Interested businesses and entrepreneurs have the option to discuss this exciting proposition on the 16th and 17th July 2019 at the Bowls Pavilion, Victoria Park, Tenterbanks, Stafford. The day will encompass a presentation on the proposed facilities and our vision for the future partnership with the supplier, there will then be chance to discuss the provision and provide feedback. All interested businesses are requested to e mail vburke@staffordbc.gov.uk and book an hours slot on their desired day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28336575-74e5-4d81-b02c-25867d23324e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Victoria Burke
Contact Email
vburke@staffordbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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