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Provision of Catering Services at Lagan Valley Island Lisburn

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2024 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council involves the provision of catering and bar services at Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn. This contract, classified under CPV code 55520000, falls within the services industry category. The initial open tender competition was unsuccessful, prompting the council to adopt a limited procurement method for a direct award to ensure continuity of services. The contract has been awarded to Stepping Stones, with the award status marked as active and the contract signed on 10 October 2024. The procurement process took place without prior publication of a call for competition, and the essential services will be provided for 9 months within the UKN0E region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the catering and hospitality sector. Given the regional scope and the nature of the services required, businesses like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering could benefit greatly by showcasing their ability to handle similar contracts in future tenders. The process also highlights a collaborative approach, where efficient service provision during procurement transitions can be an asset, making it ideal for experienced suppliers capable of meeting the continuity needs of public service contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services at Lagan Valley Island Lisburn

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of Catering and Bar Services at Lagan Valley Island Lisburn for a period of 9 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of a contract for the Provision of Catering and Bar Services at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn for a period of 9 months.

Procurement Information

Following a unsuccessful open tender competition for the Provision of Catering and Bar Services, the council are required to revisit their procurement strategy in preparation for retendering the required services. In order to maintain the catering services at Lagan Valley Island, the council have agreed to retain the current catering provider to ensure continuity of service whilst preparing for another tender exercise. The incumbent supplier has the capacity to deliver the required service under the terms of the original procurement. The council are content that the rates still represent value for money in terms of the original procurement. This direct award is permitted In line with Regulation 32 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 32(2)(c) insofar as is strictly necessary where, for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with due to the forthcoming expiry of the current contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032587-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEPPING STONES

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