Tender

Catering for STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 May 2023 at 12:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Swindon Borough Council is seeking a catering provider for the STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway. The tender involves providing catering services across corporate hospitality, special events, and cafe segments. The estimated contract value ranges from £2-2.2 million for the initial 5-year term and up to £3-3.4 million if extended to 7 years. The procurement deadline for tender responses is 3rd July 2023, with an open procedure method.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their catering services. Businesses with experience in catering, event management, and food services would be well-suited to compete. The contract period is set to begin on 18th September 2023 and run until 17th September 2028. For further details and participation, interested parties should register on the ProContract system and submit their tender responses by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering for STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Notice Description

Catering for STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of catering services to STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway Swindon A single catering partner with a proven track record is required to operate and deliver high quality food and beverage services its three core business segments at STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway Swindon 1 Corporate Hospitality and Bar Service 2 Special Events 3 Cafe Current estimated turnover non exclusive STEAM catering is 280000 per annum potential growth up to 600000 per annum is demand led through the museum bookings The initial contract term will be for 60 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months 2 periods of 12 months for a potential total contract term of 7 years as stated in the ITT documents Estimated contract spend is between 2000000 and 2200000 across the initial 5 year contract term and between 3000000 and 3400000 across the potential total 7 year contract term Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents To participate Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 23 June 2023 1200 hrs UK Local time The Councils responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically on the ProContract tender portal Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 3rd July 2023 1400 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a00b2f2-834b-46e7-bd35-1d46dd3687ab
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
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
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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