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title: "Whitlingham Cafe Catering Concession"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Whitlingham Cafe Catering Concession

Buyer: BROADS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45a1fc4b-55bc-4ab5-8538-8b16e53bf44e

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## Summary

The Broads Authority is seeking bids for the Whitlingham Cafe Catering Concession, located at Whitlingham Country Park near Norwich in the East of England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £60,000 set to run from 11 February 2019 until 8 January 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the initial tender period concluded on 26 October 2018. This opportunity involves refurbishing and operating the cafe and its associated cleaning services, with the potential for a longer contract depending on ongoing lease negotiations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their operations in the catering industry. Businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in managing food and beverage concessions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Broads Authority can provide successful bidders with a stable source of revenue while contributing to the visitor experience at a popular tourist destination.

## Notice

Whitlingham Country Park, widely referred to as the gateway to the Broads National Park, is a 35-hectare complex which sits just southeast of Norwich near the village of Trowse. The Broads Authority leases the flint barn from Whitlingham Charitable Trust for use as a cafe and Visitor Information Centre. The cafe has been run as a successful business since 2006 and the Broads Authority is now inviting bids to refurbish and operate the catering concession along with an associated cleaning contract for the barn. The Broads Authority is offering a minimum five contract. There is potential to offer a longer contract of ten years depending on the lease arrangement for the Barn which is currently being negotiated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f47629-1c6c-4807-8e50-7c6a4fc45a37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 8 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | BROADS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1RY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f47629-1c6c-4807-8e50-7c6a4fc45a37
- 1 Oct 2018 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb00aac-c566-4b2e-b200-efd2567b7715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f47629-1c6c-4807-8e50-7c6a4fc45a37
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb00aac-c566-4b2e-b200-efd2567b7715
  1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-work/transparency/invitations-to-tender
  Tender notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.broads-authority.gov.uk

## Provenance

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