Award

006038 - Cafe Operator Concession

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jul 2018 at 07:21

Award Notice
Tender

23 Mar 2018 at 17:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle City Council is seeking a café concession operator for its Community & Information Hub and Library, which is located in the city centre. This contract, titled "006038 - Café Operator Concession", is classified under cafeteria services and has a value of £80,000. The procurement process follows an open method, and the current stage is the awarded phase, which began on 1st November 2018 and will last for three years, with options for two 12-month extensions. Key deadlines included a tender submission end date of 4th May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cafeteria and catering industry, particularly those capable of operating in high-traffic public venues. Given the library's status as the fifth busiest in the country with over 700,000 visitors annually, suitable applicants may include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to establish a presence in North East England. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and growth within a vibrant community hub.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

006038 - Cafe Operator Concession

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a cafe concession operator for the Newcastle City Community & Information Hub and Library in the centre of the city. The facility was built in 2009 as part of a PFI agreement lasting 25 years till February 2034. The Library attracts in excess of over 700,000 visitors each year, has 80,000 active users and hosts 500 events per annum across its 9 function rooms, making it the 5th busiest library in the country. In addition, the building hosts a variety of other services and departments, which means approximately 100 staff are based in the building. The contract period will commence on 1st November 2018 for 3 years with a possible extension for a further 2x12 month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dce6264a-2ddf-4218-8cda-d5231625ead8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb64bdc0-9bb5-45cf-9963-33f0d6ea5800
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERLEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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