Award

Catering to Corporate Premises at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2018 at 09:01

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

10 Sep 2018 at 08:58

Tender Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking a sole contractor for the procurement titled "Catering to Corporate Premises at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre". This tender, classified under catering services, aims to provide meals for residential groups of 30-200 children primarily from April to October, with potential expansion into March and November. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2017, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to end on 31st March 2021. The total contract value is approximately £250,000, and the procurement was conducted through an open method allowing wide participation.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth possibilities for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale operations for educational or outdoor venues. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, given the tender's suitability criteria which favour such entities. Contractors that can offer a flexible and adaptive catering service with experience in managing diverse group sizes would be well-aligned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering to Corporate Premises at Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre

Notice Description

Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre is part of the Cornwall Council Learning and Achievement Directorate and provides outdoor learning, adventure education and residential experience to schools and other organisations in Cornwall. This procurement is to appoint a sole contractor to provide catering for the residential groups using the centre to include breakfast, lunch, evening meal and bedtime drink. The groups comprise anywhere between 30-200 children in the period April-October (fewer numbers in school holidays). Although the centre is open all year round the main residential period is typically April to October though there is an intention to expand this to include March and November. The Centre is open 7 days a week though typically the client groups occupy the centre from Monday to Friday, often with a midweek changeover. Group sizes vary. At its busiest the Centre accommodates in the region of 200 people however there are occasions when only 20-30 clients are in attendance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eab0f0f7-2f94-4451-a371-7e206f115a7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d332326-e640-48ff-bcc0-21916061acec
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRS G'S CATERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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