--- title: "G&R/Parks Corporate Catering - Concessionary Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-29" --- # G&R/Parks Corporate Catering - Concessionary Contract Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06d7c136-18f0-4ca1-97a1-59e1488c954a.json) ## Summary The Bristol City Council has initiated a tender process for the G&R/Parks Corporate Catering - Concessionary Contract. The contract involves providing catering services at 9 cafes in 7 Parks and the Ashton Court golf facility in South West, United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on March 13, 2024. The contract value is £16,100,000 GBP, and the contract period is scheduled to start on August 1, 2024, and end on July 31, 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, and the Council is looking for a concessionaire to enhance customer experience and generate returns. This tender opportunity by Bristol City Council for catering services presents a lucrative chance for businesses specialising in hospitality services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Businesses with expertise in delivering quality catering services for public spaces, such as cafes and parks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The partnership aims to provide visitors with an enjoyable and value-for-money experience, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to grow and establish a presence in the catering services industry. ## Notice Bristol City Council are seeking a suitable third party specialist provider operate an established successful business at Bristol Parks' Cafes delivering food and beverage at 9 cafes in our 7 Parks, as well as the Ashton Court golf facility. The Cafes are an integral part of the Parks visit and we want visitors to have an enjoyable, value for money experience. We would like to form a partnership with the best-suited concessionaire to deliver quality services at the Parks Cafes whilst enhancing the customer experience. We believe that a partner for whom hospitality service is a core capability should also be able to enhance the returns we derive from making best use of the assets and building on the current well-established business. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5babbede-bac9-4f4f-acb6-b761151984e6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,100,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services - 55521000 - Catering services for private households - 55522000 - Catering services for transport enterprises - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 29 Jan 2024 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5babbede-bac9-4f4f-acb6-b761151984e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5babbede-bac9-4f4f-acb6-b761151984e6 29th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b041a2ef-ffb2-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbc752a-7967-406c-9584-dfae68850711 Soft Market Testing Notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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