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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 14:40

Award Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2023 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking an experienced operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. The contract, valued at approximately £300,000, is for a duration of five years, with the option to extend for a further five years. The anticipated start date of the contract is December 2023, with the concession opening from February 2024 onwards. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The award has been granted to Openwide International Limited for this catering concession.

This tender for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle presents an opportunity for businesses in the canteen and catering services industry to grow their operations. Companies with experience in managing cafés, staff welfare, operational resources, and sustainable practices would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, running for up to ten years, provides a chance for businesses to establish a long-term presence and contribute to the visitor experience at the castle. Interested parties should review the detailed award criteria to tailor their bids to the specific requirements outlined by the Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highcliffe Castle Catering Concession

Notice Description

An operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An operator for the catering concession at Highcliffe Castle. 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 start date of the contract is June 2024, for the out fit of the building, and the with the concession opening from Summer 2024 onwards. 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.

Renewal: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fce4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017034-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,816 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The length of the contract will be for up to ten years. Once the contract has ended, it is likely that a new contract will be procured.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Openwide International Limited

Further Information

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