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Provision of Catering Services at Dean Castle Country Park

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council is seeking bids for the provision of catering services at Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock. The procurement process, which is in the Award stage, follows an open procedure, inviting interested suppliers to deliver a comprehensive catering solution. The tender was published on 4 May 2017, with a submission deadline set for 31 May 2017. This contract is classified under the services category and encompasses the management and operation of catering facilities at a renowned visitor attraction that sees over a million visitors annually.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for catering businesses, particularly those specialising in high-quality food service and sustainable practices, to expand their market presence. With an active commitment to promoting local produce, businesses that focus on environmentally friendly operations and customer engagement through events and activities will be well-positioned to compete. The contract duration is expected to last for up to four years, allowing successful bidders ample time to establish and grow their presence within this affluent tourist destination.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services at Dean Castle Country Park

Notice Description

East Ayrshire Leisure Trust is seeking a catering service that consists of the provision, management and operation of all catering facilities at the Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock, with the exception of the Dower House which will remain the responsibility of East Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dean Castle Country Park is amongst a portfolio of venues which transferred to East Ayrshire Leisure in 2013. The Country Park was designated as Scotland's 14th Country Park in 1981. It has been developed around the policies of Dean Castle which were gifted to the people of Kilmarnock in 1975 by the De Walden Family. The Country Park is currently a 4 star visitor attraction under Visit Scotland's accreditation scheme and in 2010 became listed as Scotland's 5th most visited Country Park and 10th most visited tourist attraction. In 2015, the Country Park attracted in excess of 1 million visitors. Of the 1 million visitors, nearly 400,000 come into the Visitor Centre. In 2015, East Ayrshire Leisure, in partnership with East Ayrshire Council, was successful in attracting funding of 4.7 million GBP to develop the Country Park into a 5 star visitor attraction which will maximise the opportunities that the site has to encourage visitors to participate in, appreciate and value their local heritage. The Dean Castle Country Park, Parks for People Project comprises 5 main elements: - DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL LIFE CENTRE Development of a Rural Life Centre at the farm which will include upgrading the building with improved toilets, baby changing, a kiosk, interpretation centre and offices for the Countryside Ranger Team. It will also include a new play park, improved animal enclosures, an orchard, picnic areas, a market street, features for wildlife and better landscaping. - UPGRADE AND EXTENSION OF VISITOR FACILITIES INCLUDING PROVISION OF AN EDUCATION CENTRE WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION The existing Visitor Centre will be upgraded to include a conservatory at the front for the cafe, changing places toilet and upgraded toilets in general and improved retail and interpretation. There will also be an extension put on to the back of this building to create an education centre. This will provide workshop space and residential accommodation to use with schools, volunteers and community groups. - GREEN NETWORK ENHANCEMENT The path network will be improved with the reinstatement of 2 bridges across the Craufurdland Water and 6km of paths to allow exploration of the wilder parts of the park. This will be accompanied with improvements to the grounds for wildlife and a Natural Heritage Project Officer will be appointed to take the biodiversity action plan forward - RESTORATION OF THE DESIGNED LANDSCAPE As part of the project, we also plan to restore the designed landscape associated with the De Walden family and provide a better setting for the Castle, the Dower House and the Graves. - ACTIVITIES, INTERPRETATION AND PROGRAMMING Implementation of the Activity Plan which outlines a range of interpretation, events, workshops, outdoor learning and volunteering activities that will be delivered between 2016/21. A Volunteer Development project Officer will be appointed to increase volunteer opportunities. Perhaps the most critical indoor investment for the Country Park, after well maintained toilets, is a high quality catering facility. The vision for Dean Castle Country Park is to have a catering facility which offers quality food and drink and which promotes local produce and environmental sustainability. The aim of the new catering facility will be to showcase local and regional produce and to engage with Country Park programming in delivering events, displays and demonstrations. The new facilities are scheduled to open in July 2017.

Renewal: Options to extend for a further two periods of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the Trust, and may be dependent on the performance of the Service Provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000494083
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292763
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2 to 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.shields@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576936

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERVEST FOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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