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title: "Turton Tower Tea Room"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-14"
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# Turton Tower Tea Room

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-422be936-3c30-4608-90fd-9261a40c3391

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has awarded a concession contract for the provision of Tea Room and Catering Services at the Turton Tower Tea Room. This contract covers a three-year period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The procurement process utilised an open procedure, and the award stage was finalised on 24th January 2025. The total contract value was set at £55,000, though the award went to the supplier for £50,000. The contracting authority is based in Blackburn, United Kingdom, and the primary industry category is catering services (CPV: 55520000). The opportunity was open to SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting its accessibility to a diverse range of business types. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, having been published and activated as outlined in the documentation dated 29th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to establish or expand their presence in the public sector. With a three-year duration and potential for extension, it allows for sustained business engagement and revenue. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the council's commitment to inclusivity in its procurement practices. Businesses with expertise in catering and customer service, particularly within historical or tourist site contexts, are well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity. Engaging in this contract allows for partnership with a local government authority, strengthening a business's local ties and enhancing its reputation through high-quality public service provision.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to award a concession contract for the provision of Tea Room and Catering Services for the Turton Tower Tea Room for a three-year period commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028 with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261ce5b4-d5a1-4d2d-bd5a-3d20418adfef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVIDBELLIS558 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261ce5b4-d5a1-4d2d-bd5a-3d20418adfef
- 29 Nov 2024 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00421950-7518-4a3d-a24d-bf627cded78b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261ce5b4-d5a1-4d2d-bd5a-3d20418adfef
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00421950-7518-4a3d-a24d-bf627cded78b
  29th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c8762c59-51ae-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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