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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of catering services in the West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, IP28 6HG - Cafe facility plus wooden kiosk/mobile provision by the children's Play area - AWARD"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of catering services in the West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, IP28 6HG - Cafe facility plus wooden kiosk/mobile provision by the children's Play area - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fea9c91-0b9a-4132-93a2-ddb5d2907058

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council has recently awarded a contract for catering services at the West Stow Country Park. The tender, titled "INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of catering services," was part of an open procedure with a tender return deadline of 26 February, 2024. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, is for a 5-year period with a possible 2-year extension. The award was granted to AE Catering Ltd, and the contract is set to start on 1st April 2024.

This procurement opportunity for catering services presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services industry. Businesses interested in providing catering services in the East of England region, specifically at the West Stow Country Park, should consider engaging with the West Suffolk Council to explore potential opportunities for growth and expansion through this contract. Interested parties can reach out to Zia Quader from the West Suffolk Council for more information.

## Notice

Tender return deadline is - 26 February, 2024, 1500 hours. INVITATION TO TENDER - For the provision of catering services in the West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, IP28 6HG - Cafe facility plus wooden kiosk/mobile provision by the children's Play area. It will be a 5 year contract with an option to extend another 2 years. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb30be-992a-4616-ae30-9639dd9c2de2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AE CATERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb30be-992a-4616-ae30-9639dd9c2de2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bfb30be-992a-4616-ae30-9639dd9c2de2
  8th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

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