Tender

St James's Cafe Catering Concession

THE ROYAL PARKS

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Tender

17 Mar 2017 at 20:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Parks is seeking an experienced operator for the St James's Cafe Catering Concession in London, with a total value of £30.5 million. This tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 18th April 2017. The contract will span six years, starting on 1st November 2017, with an option for a four-year extension. Contractors will be responsible for a complete refurbishment of the cafe, which has a capacity of 190 covers (70 internal and 120 external), located within the picturesque St James's Park.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality services, particularly those with a track record in delivering high-quality dining experiences in prestigious locations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider applying, as the buyer is open to engagement with capable, experienced operators. Businesses that excel in refurbishments, food service management, and customer engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for this concession contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St James's Cafe Catering Concession

Notice Description

We are seeking a first class, experienced operator to deliver a quality catering service in St James's Park that matches the horticultural excellence of this world-class environment. A six-year concession contract will be let for the 190 cover (70 internal, 120 external) St James's Cafe (formerly Inn the Park), with an extension option, commencing in November 2017. The operator will be required to undertake a complete refurbishment of the cafe. Note that this contract will be for the cafe only, the mobiles and kiosks being managed under a separate licence. The contract for St James's Cafe in St James's Park is offered for an initial 6 year period commencing 1st November, 2017, with an option to extend by 4 years by mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02166828-ee78-49a5-ac98-ce101b7424c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2023 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
THE ROYAL PARKS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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