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title: "Provision of Catering Services Bowling Green Cafe, Clitheroe"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09e180a3-03ce-45df-911b-171eca18e16f"
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buyer: "RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Catering Services Bowling Green Cafe, Clitheroe

Buyer: RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09e180a3-03ce-45df-911b-171eca18e16f

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## Summary

The Ribble Valley Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of Catering Services Bowling Green Cafe, Clitheroe". This procurement falls within the services category and is located in Clitheroe, England. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30th July 2021. The chosen service provider will be expected to deliver catering services from August 23rd, 2021, until March 31st, 2024, with a minimum contract value of £30,000 and a total value of £63,000. This tender is being conducted via an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations. Businesses with expertise in food service and innovative catering solutions will be well-positioned to compete. The unique setting at the Bowling Green Cafe within a historic park provides a platform for successful bidders to showcase high-quality local produce and enhance their business profile within the Ribble Valley and Lancashire areas.

## Notice

Ribble Valley Borough Council are inviting tenders to all those interested in providing a catering service to the public at the Bowling Green Cafe, Clitheroe. Located in the Victorian Park developed around Clitheroe Castle the Bowling Green Cafe provides an excellent opportunity to the right service provider to develop a thriving business venture. The successful tenderer will have the drive and innovation to develop and promote a high quality and imaginative service offering that promotes the Ribble Valley and Lancashire and the fabulous local produce. As a minimum the Council would require the appointed provider to deliver a daily catering service from the cafe during the summer months. The Council will however consider requests to provide the service outside this period should the successful tenderer wish to do so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392d5d6d-41fd-483f-819b-d3b00c7f6646 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| 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 | RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLITHEROE |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB7 0TD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Ribble Valley |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392d5d6d-41fd-483f-819b-d3b00c7f6646

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392d5d6d-41fd-483f-819b-d3b00c7f6646
  6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL162304
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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