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Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2024 at 13:02

Award Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 11:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a catering concession contract for Highcliffe Castle to Openwide International Ltd. The contract has a total value of £269,816 and will run from June 2024 to May 2029. The procurement process started with an open tender published on September 15, 2023, and the tender deadline was October 27, 2023. The main procurement category is services, specifically canteen and catering services. This presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the catering industry, particularly small and medium enterprises, to provide catering and refreshment services at Highcliffe Castle for at least the next five years.

The successful Operator will be responsible for managing all operational aspects of the café, including staff welfare, employment legislation, training, and certification. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, as the buying organisation, is based in Bournemouth, England. The contract period spans a significant timeframe, creating a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier. Businesses in the catering industry, especially those with experience in managing large cafés and outdoor seating areas, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition and encouraging SME participation in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession

Notice Description

BCP Council seeking an experienced Operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. The Council is seeking prospective Operators who wish to support visitor needs by providing them with a quality catering and refreshment offer, from the existing tea rooms building, with the option to provide satellite kiosks over busier periods. The contract is for five years with the option to extend for a further five years. There for if the extension is taken the total length of the contract would be ten years. The anticipated start date of the contract is December 2023. With the Concession opening its doors from February 2024. The successful Operator is required to manage and carry out all operational aspects of the cafe including, but not limited to, staff welfare, employment legislation, training, certification, and illness. There are currently 70 covers inside the Tea Rooms and a large seating area outside which is available during good weather. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2e563db-5e10-431b-8949-091340e565e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6795f598-1c8a-4fe6-995b-6cec831c7753
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£269,816 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENWIDE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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