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INVITATION TO QUOTE (ITQ) OLYMPIA CAFE DUNDEE

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has awarded a concession contract to operate the café at the newly refurbished Olympia Swim and Leisure Centre in Dundee. This completed procurement process falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category and was managed through an open procedure. The procurement period concluded with the contract awarded on 27th January 2025, and it designates Wee Coffee Cabin Ltd as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 1,000,000 and lasting for five years, aims to provide café services to both facility users and the wider community. Key administrative contacts for this procurement include Ann Conway and Wendy Hall from Dundee City Council.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry, especially those experienced in running similar café operations. With the designated café being a high-traffic area accessible to the general public and users of the leisure centre, businesses can expect steady customer inflow. The requirements highlight the necessity for businesses to comply with food safety regulations and demonstrate proven operational experience, making it ideal for SMEs with a background in food service management. The operator will need to ensure adherence to health and safety standards and participate in promoting Fair Trade products, thus enhancing both community engagement and brand reputation.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO QUOTE (ITQ) OLYMPIA CAFE DUNDEE

Notice Description

The Olympia Swim and Leisure Centre has recently undergone a programme of maintenance and refurbishment and reopened late 2023. Within the facility, there is a designated cafe/restaurant which is accessible to both facility user groups and the wider general public. Dundee City Council and Leisure and Culture Dundee are looking to invite submissions for the Concession Contract for the cafe for a period of 5 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Olympia Swim and Leisure Centre has recently undergone a programme of maintenance and refurbishment and reopened late 2023. Within the facility, there is a designated cafe/restaurant which is accessible to both facility user groups and the wider general public. Dundee City Council and Leisure and Culture Dundee are looking to invite submissions for the Concession Contract for the cafe for a period of 5 years.. This will be a concession contract.

Renewal: The Contract opportunity will be reviewed and any renewal will be subject to competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781730
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522601
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
estimated December 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Conway, Wendy Hall
Contact Email
ann.conway@dundeecity.gov.uk, wendy.hall@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382433401, +44 1382433745

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEE COFFEE CABIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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