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title: "Airshow Catering for the 2023 Event With Two One Year Optional Extensions Available"
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# Airshow Catering for the 2023 Event With Two One Year Optional Extensions Available

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a58ed47-d868-45eb-8f60-36927001233f

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## Summary

The Sefton Council is seeking a Catering Contractor for the 2023 Southport Air Show, with opportunities for year-long extensions. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from September 9 to September 10, 2023. The Council aims to provide a diverse range of catering units, including food and beverage options, and has specific requirements for bidders to ensure quality services. The main procurement category is services within the hotel, restaurant, and retail trade sector, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by Sefton Council offers a lucrative opportunity for Catering Contractors to participate in providing catering services at a popular public event. Businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in managing mobile food and beverage units, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, and the contract's financial details are available for potential bidders to review. Interested parties should prepare to meet the specified tender period deadline and ensure compliance with all requirements outlined by the Council.

## Notice

Sefton Council is looking for a suitable Catering Contractor who can provide a varied selection of catering units at the Southport Air Show. These units should cater for the following: * Minimum of 16 Mobile Vehicles selling a variety of hot and cold food * Minimum of 6 mobile Vehicles selling alcoholic beverages & soft drinks *Please note that there is a separate tender for the sale of ice cream. Sales at each location are to be conducted from a mobile vehicle, the design and type of which must meet with the Council's approval. Bidders must have the finance available and be in a position to take up the Concession Agreement if such is offered by the Council. Any bidder not complying with this requirement may prejudice his right to be considered for a concession in future years. The Council shall only consider the highest overall scoring bid offered from a bidder at his known address to prevent the submission of multiple bids. The Council will take action against the bidder for any breaches of covenant. Upon the submission of a quotation, the bidder will be deemed to have full knowledge of all the facts relating to the concession. The site covers the following areas:- * Southport Beach and Marine Drive between Southport Pleasureland and the Pier. Locations of units are subject to agreement of the Event Organisers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44bdbe7d-bff8-4053-8d74-e78c78ed9922 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44bdbe7d-bff8-4053-8d74-e78c78ed9922
- 27 Mar 2023 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed4ff3-b814-4f06-a9b6-018195b1e365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44bdbe7d-bff8-4053-8d74-e78c78ed9922
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ed4ff3-b814-4f06-a9b6-018195b1e365
  27th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=572cd9fe-93cc-ed11-8120-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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