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title: "Culture & Leisure - Longer Term Catering Concessions 2022"
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# Culture & Leisure - Longer Term Catering Concessions 2022

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe2d43c-22a3-497f-a660-5bea0b53ee99

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is conducting a procurement process to award five catering concessions for 2022, titled "Culture & Leisure - Longer Term Catering Concessions 2022." This initiative falls under the canteen and catering services industry, with various locations including Guildhall Square, Portsdown Hill, Eastney Esplanade, and Fox Box Kingston Recreation Ground. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the closing date for expressions of interest is set for 19th November 2021 at 12:00. The contract period will commence on 28th March 2022 and last until 30th September 2022, with specific start and end dates for each catering site detailed in the procurement documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mobile or kiosk catering services. Companies that can provide a diverse range of food and drink, including hot and cold options, are particularly encouraged to apply. Given the nature of the concessions, businesses that can effectively manage on-site operations, including waste management and energy provision, will be best suited to compete. This initiative aims to enhance local offerings while ensuring that new traders complement existing businesses, providing a robust platform for growth in the catering sector.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to award 5 catering concessions contracts both mobile and kiosk units which can include hot and cold food and drink provision and/ or the sale of ice-cream (unless otherwise stated). NOTE: All these concessions have different start and end dates, as detailed below. Traders would be expected to start and to be on site until the dates shown: The sites are located as follows: a - Guildhall Square (19th Jan 2022 - 18th Oct 2022) b - Portsdown Hill A7973 Ice cream concession only (15th March 20222 - 14th March 2027) c - Portsdown Hill A7973 (4th Jan 2022 - 3rd Jan 2027) d - Eastney Esplanade (1st June 2022 - 31st May 2023) e - Fox Box Kingston Recreation Ground (1st Jan 2022 - 31st Dec 2022)* Site visits to Fox Box are available on Wed 10th Nov (3-4pm) and Thursday 11th November (08:30 - 09:30) - All site visit requests MUST be sent through Intend Correspondence. Suppliers can bid for either one or more sites. If bidding for multiple sites, where the offer varies between the sites bid for then suppliers must clearly identify each site proposal in their responses to the quality questions on the application form. We are seeking offers which are appropriate to the context of each site, which take into consideration other offers in that area and support a diversity of offer for the public. We will not introduce a concession which conflicts with a nearby trader and existing businesses. The concession provider will be expected to: - cover all costs associated with the running of the catering unit - provide their own power to run any unit - to remove any waste generated as a result of the catering unit from the site at the end of each day and provide suitable waste bins as necessary to manage waste from their sales Please note: The Council are unable to accept stalls that sell alcohol These contracts are deemed concessions as they generate an income to the Authority. Please see documents pack for further details. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is Friday 19th November at 12:00. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0610063-af33-4d78-b3d0-5b5ab3d73de9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0610063-af33-4d78-b3d0-5b5ab3d73de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0610063-af33-4d78-b3d0-5b5ab3d73de9
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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