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title: "P0621 - Framework for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services for Parks - AWARD"
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# P0621 - Framework for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services for Parks - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09ed90cd-aff4-4abb-857d-6c27d5e72fe8

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## Summary

The tender titled "P0621 - Framework for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services for Parks" was initiated by Birmingham City Council and awarded on 4th December 2019. This procurement falls under the catering services industry category and is set to commence on 1st January 2020, continuing until 31st December 2023. The contract encompasses mobile catering services across 55 designated pitches within council parks located in West Midlands, UK. The procurement process utilised an open procedure with a final submission deadline for tenders set at 12:00 noon on 4th October 2019. Bidders were required to register via Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system to express their interest.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the mobile catering sector. Companies that provide food services, particularly those specialising in ice cream and other catering offerings, are well-positioned to compete for the operating licences that will be awarded under this framework agreement. With the contract allowing suppliers to apply for one or multiple pitches, businesses of various scales can engage in this procurement process, provided they meet the necessary food safety standards and have a Food Hygiene Rating of 4 or 5. This framework aims to enhance the catering offerings within Birmingham’s parks, creating a vibrant food service environment for both suppliers and patrons.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of mobile catering services in Council parks. There are a total of 55 pitches which are either ice cream only, hot & cold food, and/or hot food only. The number of pitches in each park varies from multiple in a park to an individual pitch in smaller parks. Bidders can submit for one, multiple or all pitches. Each pitch will have an operating licence granted for a period of 4 years until 2023. Prospective operators must be registered with their Local Authority as a food business and will be expected to meet all Food Safety requirements as laid out in Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 and the Food Information Regulations 2014. Mobile food operators must have a rating of 4 or 5 under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Sub-licencing of the operating licence granted is expressly prohibited. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. To help suppliers that may be struggling with user guidance / access of the Intend Portal for help and instructions please see the Supplier user Guide on Intend or contact the CPS helpdesk on 0121 464 8000 or email cps@birmingham.gov.uk. Following this if suppliers are still having issues we will allocate Monday 30th September to provide one to one instructional demonstrations. Please note this is for guidance on how to use the Intend system ONLY (i.e. how you register, downloading the tender documents, how to ask clarifications etc.). These one to one sessions WILL NOT be around the tender itself or answering questions on the project or completing registration directly for suppliers. Suppliers will need to bring their own laptop for access requirements. If you would like to book a one to one session on how to use the Intend portal on Monday 30th September please contact the CPS helpdesk on 0121 464 800 or email cps@birmingham.gov.uk to book a time slot. Your completed tender submission should be returned by 12:00 noon on 4th October 2019 via the 'In-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ccb2b88-af60-405f-a730-2b6a7e0339ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £566,400 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ICE CREAM COMPANY (UK; KAYS ICES; KHATKAR; LOPPY'S LOLLIES; MR SOFT SERVE; SHUFFLEBOTTOM'S CATERING; TONY ICES; VERRECCHIA ICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55522000 - Catering services for transport enterprises
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ccb2b88-af60-405f-a730-2b6a7e0339ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ccb2b88-af60-405f-a730-2b6a7e0339ae
  12th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/

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