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title: "Concession - Culture & Leisure Catering at 5 Sites 2021"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-073f60bb-1609-4e01-a72f-18ca5148072f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-21"
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# Concession - Culture & Leisure Catering at 5 Sites 2021

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-073f60bb-1609-4e01-a72f-18ca5148072f

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is seeking to award five mobile catering concessions as part of its "Concession - Culture & Leisure Catering at 5 Sites 2021" tender. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for expressions of interest set for 15th February 2021 at 14:00. Contracts will commence in the week beginning 29th March 2021, lasting up to six months at some sites and until March 2022 at others. The locations for service include Clarence Esplanade, Pembroke Road Spur, Horsea Lane, Great Salterns Quay, and King George V Playing Fields, all situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The procurement method employed is an open procedure due to the contract being below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in catering services, especially those that can supply hot and cold food, beverages, and ice-cream. Companies capable of operating mobile units, managing waste, and providing their own power sources will find this procurement especially suitable. While the contracts do not accommodate alcohol sales, they are ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises and established caterers looking to expand their reach in the local market.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to award five mobile catering concessions contracts which can include hot and cold food and drink provision and/ or the sale of ice-cream (unless otherwise stated). All concessions would be expected to start week commencing 29th March 2021 and to be on site until 30th September 2021 (6 month concession) and 29th March 2021 - 28th March 2022 (1 year concession). The sites are located as follows: a - Clarence Esplanade (West of Blue Reef) b - Pembroke Road Spur c - Horsea Lane d - Great Salterns Quay e -King George V Playing Fields Suppliers can bid for either one or more sites. If bidding for multiple sites, where the offer varies between the sites bid for then suppliers must clearly identify each site proposal in their responses to the quality questions on the application form. The concession provider will be expected to: - cover all costs associated with the running of the catering unit - provide their own power to run any unit - to remove any waste generated as a result of the catering unit from the site at the end of each day and provide suitable waste bins as necessary to manage waste from their sales Please note: The Council are unable to accept stalls that sell alcohol These contracts are deemed concessions as they generate an income to the Authority. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is 15th February at 14:00. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 13:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1
- 21 Jan 2021 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1
- 21 Jan 2021 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1
- 21 Jan 2021 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1
- 21 Jan 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3ef37d-ec55-4413-a167-3867de0d34a1
  21st January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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