Tender

Bristol Parks Mobile Concessions 2025-2027 - Eastville Park and Queen Square

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 14:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is inviting tenders for the Bristol Parks Mobile Concessions 2025-2027, specifically for two concession pitches at Eastville Park and Queen Square. This procurement falls under the industry category of Catering services and is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 2 May 2025, 11:00 AM UTC. The contract, starting on 14 July 2025 and ending on 31 March 2027, will be awarded to a single supplier for each lot. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), aiming to maximize interest through a non-regulated open tender procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those specializing in hot drinks and pastries. With a total estimated value of £200,000, it is an attractive option for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their operations within the public sector. The procurement's structure, focusing on price and quality, makes it suitable for businesses that can provide high-quality services at competitive prices. Winning this contract could enhance the visibility and revenue of successful businesses by positioning them in prominent locations within Bristol's parks and docks estates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol Parks Mobile Concessions 2025-2027 - Eastville Park and Queen Square

Notice Description

Bristol Parks Mobile Concessions 2025-2027 - Eastville Park and Queen Square - Hot drinks and pastries. Bristol City Council is re-procuring two concession pitches in one of its parks and in the city docks estates, for the period July 2025 - March 2027. There are 2 available Lots: Lot 1 - HARBOURSIDE PITCH - Queen Square (No. HB07) Lot 2 - PARKS PITCH - Eastville Park (No. PK06) The proposed Concessions Contract will be for 21 months, and we will be awarding a single Supplier per Lot. The procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). This procurement is non-regulated as per PA23 reg 84 (1)(b). The Council will be using a non-regulated Open Tender Procedure. The Council have voluntarily issued a UK4 Below-threshold tender notice to maximise the interest in these contracts. As per Schedule 3, Paragraph 3 of the PA23, the value of a concession contract is based on an estimate as to the "maximum amount the supplier could expect to receive under or in connection with the contract". As such the value has been based on the estimated revenue suppliers may generate from the pitches. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only, otherwise they will not be responded to. To assist potential Suppliers, the link: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. A soft market testing exercise was advertised under the Public Contract regulations 2015 - Contracts Finder Ref BRISTOLCC001-DN759784-61334699. Dated 21 January 2025. link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c12f30b-f233-4ff5-a0b0-c22d599a9f43

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012877-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Jo Mealing
Contact Email
jo.mealing@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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