Tender

Lumps Fort, Southsea - Concession Business Opportunity

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2018 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2018 at 17:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting tenders for a concession business opportunity at Lumps Fort, Southsea. This initiative falls under the services sector, particularly in the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with significant deadlines approaching: site tours are scheduled for 18th and 19th October 2018, and the initial tender submission deadline is set for 5th November 2018. The selected operator is expected to commence operations by Easter 2019 at the latest, with an initial lease term of 10 years, potentially extendable to 15 years. The contract will require a guaranteed rental income of £125,000 over the first five years, along with a minimum turnover percentage paid to the Authority.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the hospitality, catering, and entertainment sectors, particularly those experienced in managing operations within historical or high-traffic locations. Operators capable of delivering a high-quality commercial offer that aligns with the unique character of the site are particularly encouraged to apply. The opportunity to maximise footfall from nearby attractions like the Southsea Rose Gardens and Canoe Lake positions this venture favourably for businesses aiming for growth in a vibrant community setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lumps Fort, Southsea - Concession Business Opportunity

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council 'the Authority' is inviting tenders from Operators for the running of high quality business activities at Lumps Fort, Southsea. The Fort dates from the 18th Century and is a locally listed building with significant historical importance. Located on Southsea seafront, the Fort is home to the Southsea Rose Gardens, a beautiful and peaceful garden of reflection and the Model Village. Adjacent is Canoe Lake which is a busy and vibrant destination for families and children, particularly during the summer months. The area, along with the numerous sporting facilities available nearby, sees significant footfall along all pedestrian routes. The Authority is offering a floor space of approximately 213m2 (2,300ft2) at Lumps Fort. The premises consist of two large open spaces and several small spaces off the main area. There may also be opportunity to utilise outside space. The Authority is seeking an Operator who can deliver a high quality, commercial offer in keeping with the premises' location which maximises the premises' unique setting and is complementary to the local area. The Authority will require the Operator to work collaboratively on mutually incentivised open book partnership basis. The Operator will be required to cover all capital costs including for fit out, statutory approvals, service connections, etc. and all ongoing maintenance costs in accordance with the lease agreement. The Authority's preference is for the Operator to have opened the new business venture by Easter 2019 but no later than Summer 2019. The initial lease term will be for 10 years extendable up to a maximum total term of 15 years in increments to be agreed. The Authority's preference will be for the lease and associated contract to include for a mid-point break clause. The Authority is seeking a guaranteed a guaranteed rental income of ?125,000 over the initial 5 years. The Authority's preference is to achieve a rental income from year 1 but will consider proposals that include for a stepped arrangement, subject to the achievement of the total rental income value stated over the term. The Authority's preference is to include for a rent review clause to be applied every 3 years in line with standard practice but is open to offers which do not include for this. The Operator will be required to pay 5% of turnover as a minimum to the Authority. The Authority's preference is for the turnover share to apply from the outset. The Authority is applying the following procurement timetable and process in order to make an award to the successful Operator by no later than 14th January 2019. o Site Tours - Thursday 18th October and Friday 19th October 2018 o Deadline for clarification requests - 23:59 on Wednesday 24th October 2018 o Stage 1 tender return deadline - 10:00 on Monday 5th November 2018 o Feedback and discussion meetings - w/c 12th November 2018 o Stage 2 documents r... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest from Operators for the running of high quality business activities at Lumps Fort, Southsea. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da8ed901-5bbd-4627-94d9-5994023cbf72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1188c164-48bd-45f3-b61c-1bb56ecf3cd9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55510000 - Canteen services

55520000 - Catering services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

92330000 - Recreational-area services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92600000 - Sporting services

92700000 - Cybercafé services

98320000 - Hairdressing and beauty treatment services

98321000 - Hairdressing services

98322000 - Beauty treatment services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

98334000 - Wellness services

98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services

98342000 - Work environment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2029 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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