--- title: "Hospitality, Leisure and Events Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY" published: "2021-08-27" --- # Hospitality, Leisure and Events Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d346ce0-8a45-42ed-b84e-c3e77e18ab6b.json) ## Summary The University of Derby is planning a tender for "Hospitality, Leisure and Events Services" at the Devonshire Dome, a historic venue located in Buxton, Peak District. This procurement falls under the catering services industry category and has a planned budget of £2.5 million, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2027. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to gauge interest, with the opportunity to connect with relevant operators in the market. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest by 1 November 2021. The aim is to enhance the operational management of this iconic venue, which has a typical turnover of around £500,000 annually from events. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the wedding and events sector, particularly those with experience in catering for weddings and banqueting for large groups. Companies that are familiar with the Asian wedding market would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the venue aims to expand its offerings and increase profitability in this niche. The expected growth strategy indicates potential for new operators to maximise the venue’s resources and capabilities, making it a promising prospect for businesses looking to expand their reach in the events industry. ## Notice This is a PIN Notice (Prior Information Notice) to advertise a forthcoming opportunity to manage / operate the weddings and events business at a prestigious and historic venue. Set in the heart of the spa town of Buxton in the beautiful Peak District, the Devonshire Dome is one of the most dramatic venues in the UK. Once a magnificent 18th-century stable block built to house the 5th Duke of Devonshire's horses and servants, this Grade II* listed building offers a breath-taking backdrop for weddings and celebrations. The Devonshire Dome is already a popular venue, attracting regular wedding business and proving popular for banqueting and corporate events. Suitable for banquets from 100 to 700 guests, the Dome can be configured to give a unique setting which is unrivalled in the region. The Dome also has professional catering kitchens available, these prove extremely popular with the Asian Market who prefer to bring their own catering. Arrangements are in place with local catering suppliers. The University now wishes to engage with suitable operators, preferably already active in the UK Wedding market, with a strong knowledge of the Asian Wedding sector. To date the venue has been operated by an in-house team, but due to the relocation of a number of Higher Education courses, there is now an opportunity to further optimise commercial usage of the venue. The University has increased its inventory of available dates and now wishes to pursue a growth strategy by increasing the profile and reach of the Dome and grow volume and yield over the next 5 years from April 2022. ________________________________________ More information Commercial Performance The venue has a typical turnover of circa PS500k from hire fees which include weddings, conferences and banqueting. This was obviously affected in 2020/21 but enquiries and forward bookings are strong. There is significant potential for growth in the wedding sector. Experience in the wedding sector is essential as we wish to grow the business. Commercial models are open to discussion Please e-mail procurment@derby.ac.uk to register your interest in this requirement or for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa7a501-1932-4477-93c9-a6fb4beed0e3 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - PIN Notice only to gauge interest | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE22 1GB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Allestree | | Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 14:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa7a501-1932-4477-93c9-a6fb4beed0e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa7a501-1932-4477-93c9-a6fb4beed0e3 27th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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