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Operator for Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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29 Apr 2025 at 15:09

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17 Apr 2025 at 13:41

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16 Apr 2025 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for finding an operator for the Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens. This contract falls under the services category, specifically in the realm of recreational, cultural and sporting services. The procurement process is being handled in conjunction with East Suffolk Council and involves a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The procurement is designed for two lots: the full operation of the Winter Gardens, inclusive of building maintenance and visitor experiences, and a separate lot for food and beverage offerings during events. Key dates to note are the expression of interest deadline on 1st May 2025, with the award period set to conclude by 7th November 2025. The location for the contract is specified as UKH15, covering Norwich and East Norfolk.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant business potential given its estimated total value of £40,176,000 including VAT. Business operators specialising in facility management, event coordination, hospitality, and maintenance services are ideally suited to compete. The comprehensive nature of these opportunities, from managing full operations to providing food and event services, allows for versatile business engagement. With a 10-year contract period, starting in November 2025, winning businesses can leverage long-term growth and establish a solid presence in the regional cultural sector. This tender could be particularly appealing for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public-sector contracts and cultural venue operations.

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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. Total value (estimated) PS33,480,000 excluding VAT PS40,176,000 including VAT Lot 1. Full operation of the Winter Gardens Description 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 Lot 2. Provision of a food and beverage offering and events operation and management at the Winter Gardens. Description 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.

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, all other services as described above and in documents accompanying the PSQ in East Suffolk Council's tender portal.

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-050430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017680-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

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

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