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The Food WorksSW Operator

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 Sep 2024 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has concluded a direct award contract with Future Food Partnership CIC for the operation of Food Works South West, a food and drink innovation centre located at Weston Business Quarter in Weston-super-Mare. Classified under business services (CPV code: 79000000), this procurement, with a total value of £3.9 million, is at the award stage and spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2030. The tender was finalised on 21st August 2024, and businesses had until 5th August 2024 to submit their applications.

This concession contract presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the scale and specific requirements of the innovation centre operations. Businesses specialising in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services will find this contract particularly advantageous due to the comprehensive service needs. The direct award process indicates a streamlined procurement pathway, fostering an environment where capable organisations can seamlessly step into the role and drive innovation and efficiency at Food Works South West.

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Notice Title

The Food WorksSW Operator

Notice Description

A concession contract to operate Food Works South West, a North Somerset Council owned food and drink innovation centre located at Weston Business Quarter in Weston-super-Mare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd150549-8e53-4cd3-aa8b-19e0c9244f40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdd0ec6-b488-44da-a6cc-8e946cb15303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURE FOOD PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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