Award

Corporate Catering & Events Concession

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 08:58

Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 19:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is engaging in a public procurement process for the provision of corporate catering and events services across multiple venues, including City Hall and the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. This tender falls under the catering services industry category and is classified as a service. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender expected to close by 4th October 2024. The procurement will follow a selective method under the Concessionary Contract Regulations 2016, utilising a competitive dialogue approach. Notable locations for service delivery span across Bristol, in the UKK11 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and event management, particularly those with expertise in serving large venues. With an estimated contract value of £86,000,000 over 10 years, inclusive of an optional 3-year extension, this procurement could provide substantial business growth. Ideal candidates are those capable of delivering high-quality services while maximising social value and providing competitive pricing. The business awarded, based on the most economically advantageous tender, will see diverse geographical opportunities across prominent Bristol locations, enhancing both presence and turnover in the industry.

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Notice Title

Corporate Catering & Events Concession

Notice Description

Bristol City Council (BCC) is looking to engage a single concessionaire with specialist food industry expertise to assume delivery responsibility for cafes, catering and event / function services across a number of venues expected to include, but not limited to: - City Hall - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) - M Shed - Central Library - Create Centre - Ashton Court Estate (Courtyard Cafe, Golf Cafe & Gold Ticket Office) - Hengrove Play Park: Beach Hut Cafe - Blaise Plant Nursery: Plant Cafe - Blaise Castle Estate: Blaise Cafe - Cafe kiosks: Canford Park, Oldbury Court Estate, St Georges Park: Bake Box Kiosk The contract allows for a clause to add further sites as they are required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bristol City Council (BCC) sought to engage a single concessionaire with specialist food industry expertise to assume delivery responsibility for cafes, catering and event / function services across a number of venues expected to include, but not limited to: - City Hall - Bristol Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) - M Shed - Central Library - Create Centre - Ashton Court Estate (Courtyard Cafe, Golf Cafe & Gold Ticket Office) - Hengrove Play Park: Beach Hut Cafe - Blaise Plant Nursery: Plant Cafe - Blaise Castle Estate: Blaise Cafe - Cafe kiosks: Canford Park, Oldbury Court Estate, St Georges Park: Bake Box Kiosk The contract allows for a clause to add further sites as they are required. The procurement process was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Concessionary Contract Regulations 2016 ("CCR"). Specifically, the council followed a process similar to the Competitive Dialogue procedure described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) ("PCR") in terms of a process which allowed the council to shortlist suitable candidates on the basis of those who pass the Selection Questionnaire, engage with and discuss solutions with the bidders, before awarding the contract to the bidder offering the most economically advantageous tender. However, under the CCR, the council is not bound by the strict formalities or rules governing Competitive Dialogue in the PCR and is able to adapt and change that process within the flexibilities provided in Regulation 37 CCR. The procurement process was formed of three principal stages: Selection Questionnaire (SQ), Invitation to Participate in Dialogue and Invitation to Tender. The award criteria detailed in this notice relate to the Invitation to Tender stage. The contract is for 10 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. As per the Regulation 9 (3) of the CCR, the value of a concession contract shall be the total turnover of the concessionaire generated over the duration of the contract, net of value added tax, as estimated by the contracting authority or utility, in consideration for the works and services which are the object of the concession contract and for the supplies incidental to such works and services. The estimated full life value of this contract, including extensions, is PS77,234,007 Initial term = 01/07/2025 to 30/06/2035 (est PS54,843,447) Optional Extensions = 3 x 12 months (est PS22,390,559)

Renewal: Optional 3 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04982e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036634-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£86,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,843,447 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Tom Lynes
Contact Email
tom.lynes@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES VENUES

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