Tender

GB-Lincoln: Barbican Creative Hub - Cafe Operator

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is inviting tenders for the role of café operator at its new Barbican Creative Hub, located in the East Midlands, UK. This vibrant space is set to open in March 2025 and aims to serve the local creative community, offering a "morning to evening" service with a focus on locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. The café will be situated near busy transportation hubs, ensuring high footfall from commuters, tourists, and creatives. The current procurement stage is in the tender phase, with submissions being accepted until 23rd October 2024. The initial contract is for five years, with the possibility of renewal, starting from 3rd March 2025 to 4th March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the industry category is catering services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to establish a presence in a high-traffic location and engage with a diverse customer base. The successful operator will benefit from flexible financial arrangements and the chance to collaborate on a variety of hub events such as art exhibitions and private functions. Ideal candidates would be those experienced in the café and catering services, with strong capabilities in customer service, staff training, and kitchen management. Given the emphasis on quality and community engagement, businesses with a track record of innovative and high-quality food offerings will find this opportunity particularly suitable for their growth ambitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Lincoln: Barbican Creative Hub - Cafe Operator

Notice Description

The University of Lincoln invites tenders from experienced cafe operators for its Barbican Creative Hub, a vibrant space for the local creative community, opening in March 2025. The cafe bar will offer a "morning to evening" service, prioritizing locally sourced ingredients and high-quality, diverse menus catering to dietary preferences. The hub's location near busy transportation hubs ensures high footfall, making it a key destination for commuters, tourists, and creatives. The operator is expected to provide excellent customer service and collaborate on hub events, such as art exhibitions and private functions. Financial arrangements include flexible models, either a percentage commission or a base rent plus commission. The initial contract will be for five years, with an option to renew, and the operator will manage all day-to-day operations, including staff training and kitchen management. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243be840-267d-4260-985d-16fb1bba1c43
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - 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
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Melissa Moore
Contact Email
memoore@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01522882000

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Further Information

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