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Moors Valley Country Park Food and Drink Concession Contract

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 16:40

Tender

25 Sep 2024 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is seeking tenders for the 'Moors Valley Country Park Food and Drink Concession Contract'. This procurement process falls under the restaurant and food-serving services category and is classified under CPV code 55300000. Located at Moors Valley Country Park in the UKK25 region, this opportunity involves managing food and beverage services at a major regional attraction. The current tender is in the award stage, with a contract awarded to I D Hospitality. The estimated value of the contract is £9,200,000 over a duration of 2520 days, commencing on 15th January 2025. The new concession follows the termination of the previous one, which started in 2001 and ended on 14th January 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure with comprehensive submission and tendering guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hospitality and catering sectors. With Moors Valley Country Park attracting over 1 million visitors annually, the contract is a vital revenue driver for Dorset Council, averaging approximately £220,000 yearly through revenue sharing. Ideal candidates would be those who can deliver high-quality, sustainably sourced homemade food that meets diverse customer needs. Businesses that are enthusiastic about contributing to the Park's vision and capable of maintaining excellent service standards would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure ensures fair competition and provides substantial growth potential through the partnership with Dorset Council.

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Notice Title

Moors Valley Country Park Food and Drink Concession Contract

Notice Description

Moors Valley Country Park has been in operation for 35+ years and has grown from its origins as a local Country Park to a regional attraction with an average of 1,000,000 visitors each year; it is one of the most visited attractions in the south of England. The Park has built a wide reputation as a unique countryside setting where people can experience and enjoy a range of quality outdoor activities and learn more about the environment around them. Many visitors return time and time again and the Park engenders a strong affection and support amongst local communities. The Park covers an area of about 600 hectares, split between 120 hectares of the Moors River Valley owned by Dorset Council (DC) and 480 hectares of pine and birch forest managed by Forestry England (FE) The Park is managed in partnership between DC and FE with respective responsibilities defined within a Partnership Agreement for the Park. Each organisation carries primary responsibility for management of facilities and services on its own land ownership, but as far as the visiting public is concerned the site is a single destination with seamless management. DC land contains the Visitor Centre with its Information Point, restaurant and takeaway, gift shop, toilets and cycle hire centre, Adventure Valley, an 18-hole golf course and its club house, play areas, the narrow-gauge steam railway, nature trails, music trail, Ranger Den and picnic areas. The current catering concession began in 2001 and operates the restaurant and takeaway kiosk at the Visitor Centre. The food offer visitors' experience at Moors Valley is an integral part of their visit, as such it is essential that the food offer is delivered to the highest standard. To meet the needs and expectations of our visitors the food offer must deliver: 'Good quality, sustainably sourced homemade food; catering for all ages and requirements, offering value for money and visitors time and excellent service'. This forms a vital part of Moors Valley Country Parks overall offer and is a significant revenue driver for Dorset Council, with approximate yearly revenue equalling PS220,000 (3-year average) through a % revenue share set within the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Moors Valley Country Park has been in operation for 35+ years and has grown from its origins as a local Country Park to a regional attraction with an average of 1,000,000 visitors each year; it is one of the most visited attractions in the south of England. The Park has built a wide reputation as a unique countryside setting where people can experience and enjoy a range of quality outdoor activities and learn more about the environment around them. Many visitors return time and time again and the Park engenders a strong affection and support amongst local communities. The Park covers an area of about 600 hectares, split between 120 hectares of the Moors River Valley owned by Dorset Council (DC) and 480 hectares of pine and birch forest managed by Forestry England (FE) The Park is managed in partnership between DC and FE with respective responsibilities defined within a Partnership Agreement for the Park. Each organisation carries primary responsibility for management of facilities and services on its own land ownership, but as far as the visiting public is concerned the site is a single destination with seamless management. DC land contains the Visitor Centre with its Information Point, restaurant and takeaway, gift shop, toilets and cycle hire centre, Adventure Valley, an 18-hole golf course and its club house, play areas, the narrow-gauge steam railway, nature trails, music trail, Ranger Den and picnic areas. The current catering concession began in 2001 and operates the restaurant and takeaway kiosk at the Visitor Centre. The food offer visitors' experience at Moors Valley is an integral part of their visit, as such it is essential that the food offer is delivered to the highest standard. To meet the needs and expectations of our visitors the food offer must deliver: 'Good quality, sustainably sourced homemade food; catering for all ages and requirements, offering value for money and visitors time and excellent service'. This forms a vital part of Moors Valley Country Parks overall offer and is a significant revenue driver for Dorset Council, with approximate yearly revenue equalling PS220,000 (3-year average) through a % revenue share set within the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a2dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001415-2025
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

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 years 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Bryony Blair
Contact Email
bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225532

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I D HOSPITALITY

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