Tender

WP3753 - Cafeteria Concession Opportunity at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is seeking to appoint a Concession Operator for the Cafeteria at the Arboretum Visitor Centre, a move aimed at enhancing catering services within Walsall's premier park. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure, and submissions are due by 12:00 on 6th October 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 5th November 2021 and will run for three years, with potential extensions of up to two 12-month periods. This opportunity falls under the 'Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services' category, with delivery required in the West Midlands, postal code WS1 1TP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the catering and hospitality sector, particularly those specialising in high-quality food and beverage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charitable, or social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they are well-suited to meet the Council's objective of providing diverse catering options and enhancing the overall visitor experience. Companies that can deliver innovative marketing strategies alongside excellent service and product offerings will be particularly competitive in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3753 - Cafeteria Concession Opportunity at Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre

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. Additional information: See project WP3753 - InTend Procurement Portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a358514-da63-4f8a-a3d8-e59d8d61f4e9
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 (below threshold)
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
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2021 - 4 Nov 2024 3-4 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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