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.

Tender

GB-Lincoln: Barbican Creative Hub - Café Operator

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd October 2024 14:05:03 PM

Tender Deadline

23rd October 2024 12:00:00 PM 16 days remaining
Contract Summary

The University of Lincoln invites tenders from experienced café operators for its Barbican Creative Hub, a vibrant space for the local creative community, opening in March 2025. The café 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-d99a7efa-61d4-4b9d-a461-d2a0c273d562

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

55330000
55500000
55520000

CPV Division(s)

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
Awarding Authority

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

Buyer Name

Melissa Moore

Buyer Email

memoore@lincoln.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

01522882000

Buyer Address

Riseholme Park, Lawress Hall

Lincoln

LN2 2LG

UK

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GB-Lincoln: Barbican Creative Hub - Café Operator

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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