--- title: "Arena Theatre Coffee Shop-Bar Outlet Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED" published: "2019-04-05" --- # Arena Theatre Coffee Shop-Bar Outlet Service Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-021ff61c-7a62-41e8-a697-8c18553c8ac0.json) ## Summary The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited is seeking to outsource the provision of a Coffee Shop-Bar Outlet Service within the Arena Theatre, located in Wolverhampton, England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an active closing date for submissions set for 30th April 2019 at 11 AM. The contract will initially be awarded for a pilot project lasting 13 months, with the possibility of extension up to a total of 5 years, dependent on the success of the service. This opportunity falls under the catering services industry and involves managing a bar and coffee shop open six days a week, with a specific emphasis on providing consistent service to students, staff, and community users. The required services include the provision of equipment and consumables by the contractor. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in catering and hospitality services. Businesses capable of providing a diverse range of food and beverage services, including a coffee bar and alcohol provisions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The venture will entail not just the immediate management of the outlet but potentially the recruitment and support of existing staff under the TuPE regulations, thus requiring a focus on employee rights and continuity whenever transitioning to an outsourced service provider. ## Notice The University of Wolverhampton seeks to outsource the provision of a Coffee Shop-Bar Outlet Service within the Arena Theatre. Within the main Arena area, a small catering outlet is provided which currently offers a bar facility and coffee shop facility open between 10.00 and 22.00 Six days per week. Sunday opening is only scheduled in line with private bookings. The tender proposal will enable the service provision for students, staff and community users to provide the following services: * Minimum Opening times required: Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 22.00 * Opening Weeks: 48 weeks * Offering a minimum of a coffee bar, alcohol bar and hot and cold food The term of the contract award is initially 13 months as a pilot project, with an extension option up to 12 months. Subject to the success of the venture; a further tender may be published, for a contract period of 5 years. The Contractor must source and provide all equipment and consumables required for this contract. The Contractors equipment will remain the property and responsibility of the contractor for the duration of the contract. For the existing staff working in the Arena area, under TuPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) their employment will be transferred to the new contractor should an outsourced route be identified as the most appropriate course of action. The tender documents are available on The University of Wolverhampton Procurement portal using the following link; https://www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk You will need to register your company to be able to download the relevant documentation. The closing date for submissions is 30/04/2019 11 AM ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e235d9dc-6f84-467b-9adb-ec9afd0b67c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - UOW thresholds | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2019 at 14:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e235d9dc-6f84-467b-9adb-ec9afd0b67c3 - 1 Apr 2019 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e235d9dc-6f84-467b-9adb-ec9afd0b67c3 - 25 Mar 2019 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e235d9dc-6f84-467b-9adb-ec9afd0b67c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e235d9dc-6f84-467b-9adb-ec9afd0b67c3 5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.wlv.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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