--- title: "Bar and Catering Contract at the Apex Bury St Edmunds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-27" --- # Bar and Catering Contract at the Apex Bury St Edmunds Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40ecca42-31c7-4e5b-8d65-225002c33f4e.json) ## Summary The West Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for a Bar and Catering Contract at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds, focusing on providing services across two venues: The Apex and The Athenaeum. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th August 2022. The contract is set to commence on 2nd January 2023 and will span three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, potentially lasting until January 2028. The contract value is estimated between £500,000 and £600,000 and falls under the services category, specifically related to food, beverages, and hospitality. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the hospitality and catering sector, particularly those specialising in restaurant and event services. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality bar and catering experiences in flexible venues, as well as those with a proven track record in community and business event catering, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could enhance market presence and contribute to business growth in the East of England region. ## Notice The Council is seeking a provider to deliver bars and catering services across two sites in Bury St Edmunds: The Apex - a flexible venue for music and other entertainment and community and business use; The Athenaeum - a listed Georgian building providing space for hire for community and commercial, weddings and conferencing. The Council is seeking a new contract from 00:00hrs 2 January 2023 for the period of 3 years plus an option to extend for a further 2 years, until 2028. 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 Additional information: The Council is seeking a provider to deliver bars and catering services across two sites in Bury St Edmunds: The Apex - a flexible venue for music and other entertainment and community and business use; The Athenaeum - a listed Georgian building providing space for hire for community and commercial, weddings and conferencing. The Council is seeking a new contract from 00:00hrs 2 January 2023 for the period of 3 years plus an option to extend for a further 2 years, until 2028. 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 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baeb434f-2795-4146-9438-89b8d216edb1 | | 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 | 27 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 27 Jun 2022 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baeb434f-2795-4146-9438-89b8d216edb1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baeb434f-2795-4146-9438-89b8d216edb1 27th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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