Tender

Operation of a Sustainable Cafe at the Redbridge Park and Ride

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Mar 2022 at 10:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is seeking tenders for the operation of a sustainable café at the Redbridge Park and Ride located on Abingdon Road, Oxford (OX1 4XG). This tender, titled "Operation of a Sustainable Café at the Redbridge Park and Ride", falls under the food services industry category (CPV code 55000000). The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28th March 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 6th June 2022 and will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months, with a possibility for negotiation on the contract length. The café aims to provide an accessible food offering while promoting sustainability, in alignment with the upcoming launch of an extensive public electric vehicle charging facility at the site in May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the hospitality sector, particularly those focused on sustainable and healthy food options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in managing café operations. Given the anticipated customer base from EV users and local patrons, businesses that can effectively market themselves and offer unique dining experiences are likely to thrive in this vibrant location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of a Sustainable Cafe at the Redbridge Park and Ride

Notice Description

Oxford City Council (OCC) seeks tenders from suitably experienced organisations to operate a sustainable Cafe at the Redbridge Park and Ride, Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4XG. This contract will be awarded in April 2022 for 12 months through a lease agreement and street trading licence however, the contract length is open to negotiation. The cafe will be equipped and furnished as a ready-to-operate unit from June 2022. The aim is to deliver an accessible, affordable food offering to the highest standard. In addition, the dietary offering will minimise foods and packaging with a negative social or environmental impact and should promote nutrition and well-being. The structure will be a non-permanent unit. For example, a mobile cafe that leaves the site between operating hours or a container/unit left on site overnight. This exciting opportunity has arisen because Oxford City Council, in partnership with Tesla, Fastned, and Gamma Energy, will be launching the most prominent public EV charging in the UK at Redbridge P&R in May '22. In total, there will be 42 EV charging bays, 22 of which will belong to Tesla and Fastned and provide 'ultra-rapid' charging, with customers stopping for an average of 15 - 40 minutes whilst their vehicle charges. The customer base for the Cafe will be; visitors to the Park & Ride & EV Hub, bypassing traffic using the ring road around Oxford and the local population. Through external marketing and PR, there will be an excellent opportunity to attract local people and passing trade with various opening times, utilising the site's central location and parking spaces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa480f4-332a-47ab-b424-85cefc009269
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, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2022 - 5 Jun 2023 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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