--- title: "Outdoor Kiosks Catering Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL PARKS" published: "2017-09-25" --- # Outdoor Kiosks Catering Contract Buyer: THE ROYAL PARKS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-103bca75-d097-4606-aac5-c8b5966c8da5.json) ## Summary The Royal Parks is seeking a high-quality operator for the Outdoor Kiosks Catering Contract, which involves operating catering services from various notable locations, including Hyde Park, St James's Park, The Green Park, and Victoria Tower Gardens. This tender is currently at the planning stage and it is crucial to note that the contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2017, lasting for ten years, with tenders due by 11th October 2017. The estimated value for this concession will reach approximately £77 million over the decade. The successful bidder will need extensive experience managing kiosk operations, including the ability to navigate unplanned business fluctuations. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering and hospitality, particularly those experienced in outdoor service management. Companies that can invest substantially in design and construction, as well as logistics and operational facilities will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Given the scale of this project, firms with a proven track record in delivering high-quality customer service in public spaces would be ideally positioned to compete and potentially grow through this long-term partnership with The Royal Parks. ## Notice We are seeking a first-class operator to deliver a high quality catering service from the outdoor kiosks in Hyde Park, St James's Park, The Green Park and Victoria Tower Gardens that matches the horticultural excellence of these world-class parks. It is expected that the operator will have extensive experience of managing a year-round kiosk operation where unplanned fluctuations in business caused by weather or other factors is fully understood. Substantial upfront investment will be required. The appointed operator will design, build and operate ten bespoke freestanding kiosks and six mobiles in addition to managing three fixed kiosks. Further investment will be required in back of house support facilities and logistics vehicles. The ten-year concession contract for the Outdoor Kiosks will commence on 1st October, 2018. Note that this contract does not include the cafes and restaurants in the parks which are managed under separate licences. The contract value as stated in this advert is a forecast of concession holder turnover over the 10-year contract period. A concession notice was sent to the OJEU who confirmed receipt on 30/7/17. Additional information: ******Please be advised of the revised Tender return date on page 3 of 5 in the Instructions to Tenderers, and the revised timetable on page 5 of 5************************** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a1eab8-52dc-455c-829b-07fb1eeb5dbd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £77,000,000 | | 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 | THE ROYAL PARKS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W2 2UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Hyde Park | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2017 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a1eab8-52dc-455c-829b-07fb1eeb5dbd - 1 Aug 2017 at 22:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a1eab8-52dc-455c-829b-07fb1eeb5dbd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a1eab8-52dc-455c-829b-07fb1eeb5dbd 25th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.royalparks.org.uk/about-us/procurement The tender pack can be downloaded here - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fe929b1-2267-4cdd-ab01-ac94f89bbe32 25.09.17 Revised Tender pack ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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