Tender

DBC (SF) Cafe in The Forum

SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE

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18 Nov 2019 at 08:42

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11 Nov 2019 at 14:01

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11 Nov 2019 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "DBC (SF) Cafe in The Forum," initiated by Supply Hertfordshire, located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. This contract involves catering services, specifically for running a small café and providing catering for council events, set in the retail and café industry categories. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions of 12 noon on 9 December 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2020 and continue until 31 January 2023, with a total estimated value of £4,750,000 and a minimum value of £475,000. Tenderers must hold a minimum Food Hygiene rating of Level 4 and may need to prepare food off-site due to limited facilities.

This tender opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in catering and retail services. Given the nature of the requirements, businesses that can provide diverse menu options, from hot meals to catering for events, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the successful bidder will gain ongoing patronage from local government events, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (SF) Cafe in The Forum

Notice Description

The Forum Cafe and Catering Services This Contract is for a concession to run a small Cafe as well as catering services for the Council. It is expected that hot & cold beverages, breakfast & lunch options, snacks, sandwiches, pastries and fruit will be served. It is important to note that a hot food offering should be available for both breakfast and lunch service however, due to the limited cooking facilities and location of the cafe within the forum it is anticipated that the offering will be limited to avoid unwanted cooking odours rising into the office area above. The successful bidder will also be required to provide a catering service (buffet type food) for meetings and council run events. A tariff for this should be included within your response. The current provider has confirmed that TUPE does apply. Tenderers must have a minimum Food Hygiene rating of Level 4 at their present location. Tenderers may have to prepare/cook food at another location as there are limited cooking facilities, air extraction and food preparation space. Interested parties are encouraged to download the tender documents for the full tendering information from our e-tendering portal via www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 9 December 2019. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. Additional information: Interested parties are encouraged to download the tender documents for the full tendering information from our e-tendering portal via www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Please submit your completed tender document via the Council's e-tendering portal no later than 12 noon 9 December 2019. Any tender submitted either manually or by email will not be accepted. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd527925-ae6a-45eb-bda0-4ffecf5d71c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66532bb9-d576-401f-8853-b87b3c284082
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55520000 - Catering services

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 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
SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Sue Foster (DBC)
Contact Email
sue.foster@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01442 228346

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
HP1 1HH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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