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Catering and Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council

BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL

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22 Jun 2020 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council is inviting tenders for "Catering and Associated Cleaning Services" at two key venues within the region, namely The Forum and The Dock Museum. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is currently at the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 16 March 2020. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is set to commence on 1 June 2020 and will run for five years, with the possibility of a three-year extension based on performance. Interested businesses should be aware that the procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, which encourages broad participation. The locations of the venues are situated in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering and cleaning service providers, particularly those with experience in managing similar contracts in high-traffic venues. Businesses that specialise in hospitality services, especially those capable of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction, would be well-suited to compete. Given the prominence of The Forum and The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, potential contractors are expected to align with the Council's vision for these venues and demonstrate their ability to enhance the reputation and operational success of the services offered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering and Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council

Notice Description

Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council are seeking Contractors to provide Catering and associated Cleaning Services for two of their high profile venues in Barrow. The Forum, theatre and arts centre is situated in the centre of Barrow, offering a varying programme with around 65,000 tickets sold per year and a healthy and dedicated conference and banqueting business, attracting c500 conferences per year. Catering consists of a public cafe, a bar-restaurant, pop up bars and the conference and banqueting functions. The Dock Museum is a free entry museum attracting c60,500 visitors and with a public cafe located at the entrance to the museum and near the outdoor play area, which is regularly used by locals. The 5 year contract covers the exclusive rights for all catering at both venues, plus associated cleaning services and there will be an option to extend a further 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The form of contract will be the Council's Standard Service Contract, along with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) setting out more operational detail and specifications, both included in the tender pack provided. The Council requires the successful Contractor to provide both catering and cleaning services at both venues, as per the specifications, with each service attracting a separate financial agreement. The Council's financial expectations are detailed in full in the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. The Council is seeking applications from suitability qualified and experienced contractors able to provide evidence of the operation and management of similar contracts. The Council will be looking for a Contractor to operate these services who will share the Council's vision for the future of the venues as well as the overall ethos and business approach. The venues are high profile in the area and, as such need to retain their high standards and excellent reputation, of which the catering and cleaning are obviously integral elements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43b2927-c61c-432e-9943-1fe5887eb71b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2028 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
BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Postcode
LA14 2LD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Old Barrow and Hindpool
Westminster Constituency
Barrow and Furness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELIOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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