--- title: "Catering and Bar Concession Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-17" --- # Catering and Bar Concession Opportunity Buyer: HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47061953-a601-4451-80f0-7aa03a89696d.json) ## Summary The Harrogate Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Catering and Bar Concession Opportunity", aimed at providing catering and bar services across the Harrogate Convention Centre, located in Harrogate, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the hospitality industry, classified under the CPV code for hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services. The tender is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 January 2019 and last for five years, concluding on 31 December 2023. The tender period ended on 26 March 2018, and the total contract value is estimated at £10,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in catering and hospitality services. Companies with innovative approaches to customer service and event catering would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful partner is expected to meet high customer expectations. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could foster local business growth and offer a platform for collaboration in the events sector. Interested bidders should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to manage multiple service lots and engage creatively with clients to maximize the Centre's potential. ## Notice Harrogate Convention Centre is seeking a creative and innovative partner/s to provide a number of catering and bar services across the site. Catering provision is one of the top five determining factors for clients choosing a venue and so understanding and exceeding customer expectations is crucial. In return the successful partner/s can expect a high level of commitment and a potential share in future successes.The Convention Centre is owned by Harrogate Borough Council and offers Conference and Exhibition Services to a wide range of clients and customers. The Convention Centre is seeking submissions from companies to tender for the delivery of catering and bar services across the whole site including the Royal Hall. The contract/s will be a Concession Agreement/s for four lots. The contract start date will be 1 January 2019 for a 5 year term. Additional information: There are a significant number of documents, a detailed specification and response document. To help in your assessment of the process please note the following; A full timetable is published at Section Five of the ITT document If a bidder has not taken up the opportunity to visit the site (14, 15, 1615 February) their bid will not be considered. Details within Section One, 22.1 of the ITT on how to arrange. Please note the date for presentations re shortlisted bidders within the timetable For detail of events bookings please complete the Non=Disclosure Agreement and return as an attachment via the messaging function of Yortender ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032d0bc4-d9f9-4c73-851c-65830bbc97e3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 May 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | HARROGATE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HARROGATE | | Post town | Harrogate | | Postcode | HG1 2SG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Valley Gardens & Central Harrogate | | Westminster constituency | Harrogate and Knaresborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CH&CO GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2018 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032d0bc4-d9f9-4c73-851c-65830bbc97e3 - 23 Feb 2018 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4da67-3b9b-4c13-b499-3d41378e869c - 5 Feb 2018 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4da67-3b9b-4c13-b499-3d41378e869c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/032d0bc4-d9f9-4c73-851c-65830bbc97e3 17th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4da67-3b9b-4c13-b499-3d41378e869c 23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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