Planning

Campus Heart Cafe Concession: Expressions of Interest

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Planning

15 Feb 2019 at 10:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Campus Heart Cafe Concession: Expressions of Interest." This procurement opportunity aims to establish a retail outlet within the University's new 'Heart of the Campus' building, situated in Bristol, South West England. Interested parties have until 12:00 on Thursday, 28th February 2019, to submit their proposals via the e-Tendering portal. The selected outlet will be ideally located to serve a large footfall of students, providing cafeteria services as defined by the CPV classification of 55330000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local catering businesses and independent companies looking to enter or expand within the Higher Education sector. The retail outlet will focus on barista coffee and quick-service offerings tailored to meet the needs of students, and an ethical and sustainable ethos is crucial for prospective bidders. Companies that have experience in managing cafe-style environments and can demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability will be well-suited to compete for this franchise or concession contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Campus Heart Cafe Concession: Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

The University of Bristol has an exciting opportunity for a Retail Outlet on a Franchise or Concession basis, located within the University's new student focussed 'Heart of the Campus' building. The new two-floor food court within the building will house, the Student Union Lounge Bar and multi-food outlets on the Lower ground floor and this Retail Outlet opportunity on the Upper ground floor overlooking the food court. The new development will be a center for student focused activities from Student Wellbeing, Global Lounge, Study Centre, and the main place for the academics, professional services teams and students to meet, chat and relax in the heart of the campus. This Retail Outlet would suit a local catering business, coffee roastery or independent company wishing to expand into the Higher Education sector. The Retail Outlet is offered as a 'Shell & Core' arrangement for the Back of House equipment fit out (suppliers are on hand if equipment needs to be sourced) and therefore open to your Brand Standard mobilization equipment. The Front of House seating areas are being designed by the University and will be fully furnished, however these can be tailored to match any brand. The seating area is planned to be 170 sq m, capable of 90 + seating capacity and self-contained back of house area (including small office and store) is approximately 60-80 sq m. The proposed unit would offer 'Barista Coffee, Grab and Go and/or Coffee Shop produce' to suit a University demographic. An ethical and sustainably sourced ethos would be paramount to your business model. The University is looking for expressions of Interest to operate this unit for a minimum of a 5 year contract (break clauses can be implemented for the protection of both parties). The business model would operate a minimum of 260 days a year, based on a 5 day working week, operating up to 12 hours per day (however this is open to negotiation). The footfall of the building holds up to 1000 students at any one time, (continuously changing) and is situated in the heart of the University Campus. Proposals: We are seeking expressions of interest from interested parties to propose the operating model that you can deliver to the University using the above information. Your proposal should include details of: - Proposed partnership offer including details of expected ROI (for example profit share or management fee arrangement or other partnership proposal) - Proposed business rate return - Brand and Brand standards - Menu and Pricing Tariffs - Accreditation and Accolades - Ethical and Social Responsibility criteria - Living Wage policy - Waste Management policy Proposals should be submitted to the University via the e-Tendering portal no later than 12:00 on Thursday 28th February 2019. Additional information: In issuing this early engagement notice and seeking to engage with the market, the University makes no commitment to undertake this procurement. Non-participation by economic operators in the aforementioned market consultations will not be taken into account in any future procurement activities and will not preclude and / or prejudice any economic operator from tendering for the provision of this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-facba4e8-9908-435f-8892-0d08ed70c42d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49a127be-093e-4255-8534-dca73c44dde2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55330000 - Cafeteria services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Andrew Parsons
Contact Email
procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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