Tender

Invitation to Tender For a Food & Beverage Concession in the Corn Exchange. Part of the Scala Arts Centre, Worcester

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for a food and beverage concession in the Corn Exchange, part of the Scala Arts Centre. This opportunity arises from the government's "Future High Streets Fund" grant to revitalize the city centre. The aim is to create a vibrant food and drink destination while enhancing cultural offerings. The procurement process is currently active, with a contract value of £7 million and a tender deadline of July 1, 2024.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for experienced caterers to participate in the city centre's regeneration project and contribute to Worcester's cultural growth. Businesses in the catering services industry, especially those experienced in managing concessions and event spaces, are well-suited to compete. Worcester City Council acts as the buyer for this selective procurement method, providing a platform for interested parties to engage and potentially secure a contract with a maximum term of 10 years through negotiation.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender For a Food & Beverage Concession in the Corn Exchange. Part of the Scala Arts Centre, Worcester

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for an exciting opportunity to create a new destination for food and drink, right in the heart of Worcester city centre by way of a concession arrangement with a high quality experienced caterer. The Council received a grant for city centre regeneration through the Government's "Future High Streets Fund" and is investing over PS8.5m in the full redevelopment of the Scala and Corn Exchange. This investment is expected to deliver major increases in footfall into this part of the city centre and create new employment opportunities. The Scala will not be a theatre in the traditional sense. It will be an arts centre, a daytime and evening multi-purpose creative space to increase participation in the arts and raise cultural ambition in Worcester. The Scala provides the city with 3 new studio spaces- a screen, a stage and a box studio. It will host independent cinema, diverse performances, workshops, events and classes. Private hires and functions will be a key component of the income base. The food and beverage offer will be focussed on the historic Corn Exchange which offers a stunning glass vaulted ceiling and real visual appeal. Our aim is to combine the look and feel of both spaces, to deliver a unique customer experience. The Scala and Corn Exchange will add to Worcester's cultural reputation, attracting visitors locally, regionally and beyond. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for an exciting opportunity to create a new destination for food and drink, right in the heart of Worcester city centre by way of a concession arrangement with a high quality experienced caterer. The Council received a grant for city centre regeneration through the Government's "Future High Streets Fund" and is investing over PS8.5m in the full redevelopment of the Scala and Corn Exchange. This investment is expected to deliver major increases in footfall into this part of the city centre and create new employment opportunities. The Scala will not be a theatre in the traditional sense. It will be an arts centre, a daytime and evening multi-purpose creative space to increase participation in the arts and raise cultural ambition in Worcester. The Scala provides the city with 3 new studio spaces- a screen, a stage and a box studio. It will host independent cinema, diverse performances, workshops, events and classes. Private hires and functions will be a key component of the income base. The food and beverage offer will be focussed on the historic Corn Exchange which offers a stunning glass vaulted ceiling and real visual appeal. Our aim is to combine the look and feel of both spaces, to deliver a unique customer experience. The Scala and Corn Exchange will add to Worcester's cultural reputation, attracting visitors locally, regionally and beyond. Please see the procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. Additional information: Interested parties should initially complete and submit the Caterers Questionnaire. This will lead to invitations to negotiate and bids can be firmed up, or withdrawn, at a later stage.

Renewal: Negotiation on the contract term will be made with Bidders as part of this procurement process. Expected maximum term 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017267-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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