Tender

Expressions of Interest for Community Operation and Management of the Cafe at the Old Town Quarry

WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2025 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is inviting Expressions of Interest for the community operation and management of the café at the Old Town Quarry, with a focus on restaurant and food-serving services. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, seeking organisations with proven experience in similar projects, financial capability, excellent Health and Safety records, and a commitment to paying the Real Living Wage. The tender documents will be issued in mid-April 2025, and the project is expected to commence in late summer 2025. Interested parties must submit their Expressions of Interest by 12 noon on Friday, 11th April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the catering and food-service industry to expand their portfolio and engage in a community-oriented project. Organisations well-suited to compete are those with substantial experience in running similar operations and the capacity to deliver high-quality services. Additionally, businesses that prioritise social value and employee welfare by paying the Real Living Wage are encouraged to apply. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the potential to enhance their market presence and reputation within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for Community Operation and Management of the Cafe at the Old Town Quarry

Notice Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to undertake the operation and management of the cafe at the Old Town Quarry. This is an exciting opportunity as the Quarry moves to a new phase of operation, opening summer 2025. The organisation will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide-ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements required to ensure the running of the cafe (over 7 days a week) is successful and enhances the offer of site. Organisations from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by WSMTC in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with organisations who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees. Organisations from whom WSMTC procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out by WSMTC. WSMTC will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying organisations to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued Mid April, work is anticipated to start late Summer 2025. The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria. An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. -Proven experience in type and scale of work within a similar setting -Proven experience in a catering sector organisation Pass / Fail -Financial capability (adequately resourced to undertake the contract works) -Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) -Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage. -Confirmation that the organisation will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence the contract late Summer 2025. Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: * Organisation name, status, address, contact name and if applicable registration number * Company bankers name and account number * Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation * Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words) * Confirmation that the organisation will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence the contract late Summer 2025. Expression of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 11th April 2025 FAO: Email: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/185ba59c-9def-4c60-b3a4-d706b260f01a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Pearse
Contact Email
development@wsm-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01934632567

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE TOWN COUNCIL
Postcode
BS23 1LN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice URLs

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