--- title: "P0873 - Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-02" --- # P0873 - Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1641c12d-145b-4ff1-adb7-eed3a36f87c2.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council invites bids for the provision of mobile catering services in various parks under a concession contract/licence. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage, and the procurement categorically falls under Catering Services (CPV code: 55520000). The services will be delivered at designated pitches in the parks from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028, with the exception of the Boldmere Gate pitch at Sutton Park, which has a shorter contract term potentially extending from 2025-2026 with a two-year extension option. Interested parties must submit their tender by noon on 11th October 2024 using the Council’s e-tendering system. This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies within the catering industry, especially SMEs, to grow their operations by securing exclusive rights to operate in busy public locations with guaranteed footfall. The opportunity is ideal for mobile catering businesses that can adapt to park opening hours and are equipped to manage the logistics of operating within parks. With multiple pitches available and the possibility of direct awards, various catering suppliers have the chance to expand their presence and increase their revenue streams by serving a diverse customer base in popular recreational areas across Birmingham. ## Notice Birmingham City Council is seeking bids for a concession contract/licence(s) for the Provision of Mobile Catering Services in Parks. Bidders are advised to ensure that they are fully familiar with the nature and extent of the operating concession contract/licence. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain for themselves, at their own expense, all information necessary for the preparation of their submission. Bids may be submitted for one, multiple or all of the available pitches. The agreement(s) will be awarded to one supplier per pitch. Please note - at the Council's discretion direct awards can / maybe provided where deemed appropriate, even if multiple bids received for the same pitches. Each pitch will have a concession contract/operating licence granted for a period of 4 years, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. Please note: the Boldmere Gate (Sutton Park) pitch is the exception to this; the Boldmere Gate pitch will have a concession contract/operating licence granted for 2 years, from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2026., with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The operating hours of the mobile catering operations will be in line with the sites/parks' opening and closing times only. The Licence/contract will include vehicular and pedestrian rights for the Concessionaire to deliver to the Concession site along designated routes. Operation/trading is strictly limited to the designated pitch locations (Concession Site) within the park only. 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. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 11th October 2024 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816518ce-a292-4e76-87e8-1b88dc08745f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816518ce-a292-4e76-87e8-1b88dc08745f - 2 Sep 2024 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816518ce-a292-4e76-87e8-1b88dc08745f - 2 Sep 2024 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816518ce-a292-4e76-87e8-1b88dc08745f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/816518ce-a292-4e76-87e8-1b88dc08745f 2nd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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