Award

T2425-045 Tender for the Provision of Lot 1 Catering and Lot 2 Bar Services for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 11:44

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract involving catering and bar services at Lagan Valley Island in Lisburn. The contract, with an award date of 25 June 2025, had separate lots for catering and bar services. It was conducted via an open procedure under the procurement method outlined by CELEX legislation. The procurement category was services, with a focus on canteen and catering services, and the opportunity attracted multiple bids. The Mount Charles Group Ltd was awarded the contract for both lots, confirming the council's commitment to partnering with experienced suppliers.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in catering and hospitality, to engage with a local authority that values quality and cost-effectiveness. With criteria for quality and price weighted at 70% and 30%, respectively, businesses capable of maintaining high standards and competitive pricing were well-suited to bid. With the potential for contract extensions beyond the initial term, this procurement process offers significant opportunities for sustained business growth and partnership with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, benefiting those who can provide consistent, high-quality service.

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Notice Title

T2425-045 Tender for the Provision of Lot 1 Catering and Lot 2 Bar Services for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council.

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently have a requirement for Lot 1 - Catering Services and Lot 2 Bar Services at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Catering Services

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently have a requirement for Lot 1 - Catering Services and Lot 2 Bar Services at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

Options: The contract between the Council and the Operators in respect of the Opportunity the Contract will have an initial term of two years, subject to annual satisfactory performance reviews, with an option to extend the Contract by two further periods of up to 12 twelve months.

Renewal: The contract between the Council and the Operator(s) in respect of the Opportunity (the Contract) will have an initial term of two years, subject to annual satisfactory performance reviews, with an option to extend the Contract by two further periods of up to 12 (twelve) months

Lot 2 - Bar Services

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently have a requirement for Lot 1 - Catering Services and Lot 2 Bar Services at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

Options: The contract between the Council and the Operators in respect of the Opportunity the Contract will have an initial term of two years, subject to annual satisfactory performance reviews, with an option to extend the Contract by two further periods of up to 12 twelve months.

Renewal: The contract between the Council and the Operator(s) in respect of the Opportunity (the Contract) will have an initial term of two years, subject to annual satisfactory performance reviews, with an option to extend the Contract by two further periods of up to 12 (twelve) months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e490
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035050-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract between the Council and the Operator(s) in respect of the Opportunity (the Contract) will have an initial term of two years, subject to annual satisfactory performance reviews, with an option to extend the Contract by two further periods of up to 12 (twelve) months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
andrew.heganlisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Email
andrew.hegan@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THE MOUNT CHARLES GROUP

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