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title: "Food Offer at Moors Valley Country Park"
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# Food Offer at Moors Valley Country Park

Buyer: CHRISTCHURCH AND EAST DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e19e30a-9c42-432d-920f-4f813097b1d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Food Offer at Moors Valley Country Park" was conducted by Christchurch and East Dorset Council. This open tender, classified under the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services industry (CPV code: 55000000), was completed with an awarded contract worth £5,280,912. The contract is set to commence on 15 January 2018 and will run until 14 January 2023. The tender period concluded on 21 August 2017, signalling the transition to the contract award stage.

This catering concession presents an opportunity for businesses focused on providing high-quality, sustainably sourced food services that cater to a diverse clientele. Companies that specialise in restaurant and takeaway services, particularly those that promote homemade food options, would be well-suited to compete in such a contract. The prospect aligns favourably for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to participate in delivering exceptional service at Moors Valley Country Park.

## Notice

The current catering concession in Moors Valley Country Park began in 2001 and operates the restaurant and takeaway kiosk at the Visitor Centre. The Council has appointed an operator to continue to operate the concession for a further five years starting on 15 January 2018. The catering service our visitors receive is an integral part of the Moors Valley experience and as such it is essential that the food offer is delivered to the highest standard. To meet the needs and expectations of our visitors the food offer must deliver good quality, sustainably sourced homemade food; catering for all ages and requirements, offering value for money and excellent service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f8e78d-be69-4779-b6e6-dcb8827b32ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,280,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,280,912 |
| 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 | CHRISTCHURCH AND EAST DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHRISTCHURCH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH23 1AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Christchurch Town |
| Westminster constituency | Christchurch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNATURE CATERING GROUP LTD T/A SEASONS RESTAURANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2017 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f8e78d-be69-4779-b6e6-dcb8827b32ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f8e78d-be69-4779-b6e6-dcb8827b32ba
  13th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c03a8e1b-2334-e711-80e0-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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