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title: "Catering & Vending at Sandwell Aquatics Centre"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-29"
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# Catering & Vending at Sandwell Aquatics Centre

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16801532-a463-4c06-bcb7-1ab333ff137f

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process (SAC 1) for Catering & Vending at Sandwell Aquatics Centre. The contract value is £1,700,000 GBP with a tender closing date of August 17, 2023. The contract period is set to start on November 1, 2023, and end on October 31, 2028. This tender falls under the services category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender opportunity at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in catering services. Companies specialising in catering and vending services, especially those based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract period spanning from 2023 to 2028 offers a stable and long-term business opportunity for successful contractors, allowing for strategic planning and growth within the catering industry.

## Notice

Sandwell Aquatics Centre is seeking to appoint a contractor who will manage catering and vending services. Please see attached brief from Stir+Blend who are acting as consultants on this project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da32308c-59dc-4ba7-9de0-66ce9cbaa212 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH PETHERTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA13 5HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Curry Rivel & Langport |
| Westminster constituency | Glastonbury and Somerton |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da32308c-59dc-4ba7-9de0-66ce9cbaa212

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da32308c-59dc-4ba7-9de0-66ce9cbaa212
  29th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78b19e07-54c5-42b6-bbc2-c102f41f3cd0

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stirandblend.co.uk

## Provenance

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