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# Catering Service for the Pump Room Bath

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0963769b-a64e-43a2-a4df-4a2c8eaa6c2e

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking expressions of interest for a concessions contract to provide catering services at the Pump Room and Roman Baths in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender is classified under the CPV code 55523000 for catering services for other enterprises or institutions, with additional classification under 55521000 for catering services for private households. The contract is valued at £11,500,000 and will span from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028. The procurement process follows a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 17 May 2024, and the award was published on 6 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with experience in operating high-end restaurants and catering for private events in heritage or cultural venues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as suitability criteria are inclusive. The comprehensive catering contract covers both the neo-classical Pump Room Restaurant, known for its brunch and afternoon tea, and an events business with impressive sales figures, providing a lucrative opportunity for established catering businesses to grow and showcase their expertise in a prestigious and historic setting.

## Notice

The Council is looking for expressions of interest from parties wishing to deliver a concessions contract for the provision of catering in the Pump Room and Roman Baths. The catering contract at The Pump Room will comprise of servicing the neo-classical Pump Room Restaurant currently offering brunch and afternoon tea and an events business with PS2.5 million of sales achieved financial year end 2023. Interested parties must have recent experience of operating a high-end restaurant with an afternoon tea offer and private events in a heritage or cultural venue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591e3af3-f392-4e99-8297-4b41636c7a53 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEARCYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55521000 - Catering services for private households
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591e3af3-f392-4e99-8297-4b41636c7a53
- 16 Apr 2024 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7dc786-8f6d-4144-842c-a48c0d1cbb12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/591e3af3-f392-4e99-8297-4b41636c7a53
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7dc786-8f6d-4144-842c-a48c0d1cbb12
  16th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=89257c19-c5fb-ee11-812a-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

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