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title: "RFI - WLBC Investment Centre Catering Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1998a5af-953f-4503-a8b0-50629d1b7ab9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-12"
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# RFI - WLBC Investment Centre Catering Contract

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1998a5af-953f-4503-a8b0-50629d1b7ab9

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## Summary

The West Lancashire Borough Council is planning a new procurement initiative for catering services at the West Lancashire Investment Centre. The opportunity is ideal for catering contractors seeking premises with an on-site client base for potential business growth. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for October 12, 2023. The Council aims to offer this opportunity for a minimum two-year period initially, with the possibility of extension.

This tender from the West Lancashire Borough Council presents a promising opportunity for catering businesses, especially those looking to expand their current operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement opportunity falls under the CPV codes for hotel, restaurant, retail trade services, and canteen and catering services. Businesses based in England, United Kingdom, are eligible to compete for this contract.

## Notice

West Lancashire Borough Council ("The Council") is requesting information from potential providers of catering services at West Lancashire Investment Centre. We anticipate this opportunity will be of significant interest to catering contractors looking for premises with an on-site client base with potential to grow and from which they can further expand their current business operation. In issuing this Request for Information (RFI) it is the Council's intention to determine the number of interested and qualified operators capable of seizing this exciting opportunity which we are looking to offer for a minimum two-year period in the initial instance with option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f3c45a-2e6e-42f4-ae62-27188749eee8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2023 at 10:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f3c45a-2e6e-42f4-ae62-27188749eee8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f3c45a-2e6e-42f4-ae62-27188749eee8
  12th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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