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WP3753 - Cafeteria Concession Opportunity at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council is seeking a Concession operator to manage the Cafeteria at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre. This opportunity falls under the Hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services category. The contract is planned to start on 5th November 2021 and run for 3 years until 4th November 2024. The Council aims to provide high-quality catering services to park users and generate income for reinvestment in services for residents. The procurement process is an Open procedure, and the tender period ends on 6th October 2021.

This tender for the Cafeteria Concession at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre offers opportunities for businesses in restaurant and catering services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. By meeting the Council's objectives of providing quality refreshments and generating income, businesses can contribute to enhancing the visitor experience at the Arboretum and accessing a stable revenue stream.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3753 - Cafeteria Concession Opportunity at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre - AWARD

Notice Description

1.1 Walsall Council wishes to procure a good quality Concession operator, to staff and run the Arboretum Visitor Centre's Cafeteria. 1.2 The Arboretum is Walsall's premier park and Walsall Council is committed to providing a high quality catering choice to park users, residents of Walsall and visitors to the town. The type, range and choice of food offer is increasingly becoming a factor in the way visitor attraction sites are judged and is now seen as part of the overall visitor experience. The Council have the following objectives for the Cafeteria at the Arboretum: (a) To provide high quality refreshments, meals, drinks and snacks to a standard that will meet the needs of different user groups* and encourage and stimulate further demand, (b) To market and promote the Cafeteria and seek continual improvement in catering provision to all customers, in order to retain existing clientele and attract new customers (c) To generate a reasonable income for Walsall Council to re-invest in services for the residents of Walsall. *User Groups include 'one off' visitors to the park; regular park users; event attendees (Park Runners); party hosts; business function hosts and meeting hosts. 1.3 It is envisaged that the contract will commence on the 5th of November 2021 for a period of 3 (three) years until the 4th of November 2024, with the Council having the option to unilaterally extend the contract for a further 2 (two) periods of up to 12 months each. 1.4 The Council is looking to appoint one Concession Operator for this Contract. 1.5 The procurement process being used is an Open process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a549a40-c564-49c9-b6bc-e49500a02af9
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and 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
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2021 - 4 Nov 2024 3-4 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERING ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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