--- title: "Catering and Events Management & Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-18" --- # Catering and Events Management & Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council Buyer: BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-436bb8b0-f929-4729-8c1c-93d1546630c8.json) ## Summary Barrow-In-Furness Council is initiating a procurement process for Catering and Events Management, alongside Associated Cleaning Services, within its venues in Barrow-in-Furness, England. The tender, titled "Catering and Events Management & Associated Cleaning Services," is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 17 January 2020. Businesses interested in this opportunity should complete the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) to qualify for the tender process, which will lead to a contract term of five years, with an option to extend for an additional three years. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering and cleaning sectors, particularly those with experience in managing similar contracts at public venues. Companies that hold qualifications for high standard service delivery and possess a track record of operating in a collaborative manner with local councils will be well-suited to compete. Successful contractors will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and reputation of Barrow-in-Furness's high-profile venues, such as The Forum Theatre and The Dock Museum, making this an attractive prospect for seasoned service providers in the industry. ## Notice Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council are looking to contract with a supplier to provide Catering and Events Management with associated Cleaning Services within the Council. The contract will be for an initial 5 years with the option to extend a further 3 years providing the quality of service is maintained. Statement of Services Prepared September 2019 to support the tender process for catering and cleaning contracts relating to council operated venues in the town of Barrow-in-Furness. There are three options for contract bids, which comprise of catering and cleaning services for the following: 1) The Forum Theatre 2) The Dock Museum 3) Both venues as above Opportunity The council is now commencing the tender process relating to the provision of these services at the venues from early 2020 and will be offering a contract term of 5 years with the opportunity to extend the contract by a further 3 years if both parties are in agreement and subject to satisfactory performance. The form of contract will be the council's Standard Service Contract, along with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) setting out more operational detail and specifications. At this stage the council is looking for interested parties to complete a Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) in order to pass the due diligence required to progress to the tender stage. The full tender specification pack will be provided after interested parties have passed this stage and will provide details of performance standards and related procedures that the contractor is required to meet in this contract. The contract for each venue includes the exclusive rights to provide the catering and cleaning services at that venue and therefore the council is seeking applications from suitability qualified and experienced contractors able to provide evidence of the operation and management of similar contracts. The council will be looking for a contractor/s to operate these services who will share the council's vision for the future of the venues as well as the overall ethos and business approach. The venues are high profile in the area and, as such need to retain their high standards and excellent reputation, of which the catering and cleaning are obviously integral elements. To Apply for the SSQ - please follow the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a1b0be1c-d820-ea11-80fc-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595a6072-7641-4ada-ab3b-e71fe1ffe9ec | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jan 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | BARROW-IN-FURNESS | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA14 2LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool | | Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 18 Dec 2019 at 09:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595a6072-7641-4ada-ab3b-e71fe1ffe9ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595a6072-7641-4ada-ab3b-e71fe1ffe9ec 18th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a1b0be1c-d820-ea11-80fc-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Link to Chest advertisement - please follow to express an interest and be included in the Early Engagement process. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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