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Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 15:48

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 13:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 11:20

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of an operator for the Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens, a historic venue located in the UK region UKH15. This procurement, managed through selective methods via a competitive flexible procedure, is categorised under services and aims to find providers for two specific lots: full operation of the Winter Gardens (Lot 1) and provision of a food and beverage offering alongside events management (Lot 2). Key deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 1 May 2025, with the award expected by 7 November 2025. Interested businesses can submit their expression of interest electronically in English.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the property management and hospitality sectors. Lot 1 entails complete management and maintenance of the Winter Gardens, promising a substantial contract value up to £33.48 million GBP. Meanwhile, Lot 2 focuses on food and beverage services and event management, inclusive of operational fees covering facilities maintenance. It is ideal for businesses with expertise in venue management, facilities upkeep, and high-quality food and event services. Both lots offer consistent engagement and responsibility over a ten-year contract period, making this an excellent opportunity for long-term growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens

Notice Description

The Procurement Specific Questionnaire ("PSQ") is made available by Great Yarmouth Borough Council (the 'Authority') to Applicants wishing to express an interest in its procurement for an operator for the Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens (the "Project") in the Find a Tender Service ('FTS') Tender Notice. The Authority invites economic operators to express interest in the following lots: (a) Lot 1 - Full operation of the Winter Gardens; (b) Lot 2 - Provision of a food and beverage offering and events at the Winter Gardens.

Lot Information

Full operation of the Winter Gardens

Under Lot 1, the Provider would be responsible for the full operation of the Winter Gardens covering: * Internal building maintenance * Visitor experience * Food and beverage operation Under both Lots 1 and 2 the Authority will retain responsibility for the external maintenance of the Winter Gardens

Provision of a food and beverage offering and events operation and management at the Winter Gardens.

Under Lot 2: the Provider would be responsible for food and beverage operations including F&B for events, the Authority will retain responsibility for all areas outside of the Provider's demise as defined in the Lease, the Authority will require the Provider to pay an operator fee which will include a contribution to hard and soft facilities management and structural maintenance costs for the building Under both Lots 1 and 2 the Authority will retain responsibility for the external maintenance of the Winter Gardens

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,480,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk
Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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