--- title: "Indoor and Outdoor Catering and Bar Provision within Walton Hall and Gardens" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-24" --- # Indoor and Outdoor Catering and Bar Provision within Walton Hall and Gardens Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6278605f-809d-4ebb-bf97-33c1a6bd8bc1.json) ## Summary Warrington Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Indoor and Outdoor Catering and Bar Services within Walton Hall and Gardens. The procurement process aims to expand catering options for events such as weddings, conferences, and outdoor functions. The deadline for tender submissions is 21st May 2024, and the contract period runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2029. This opportunity falls under the 'Restaurant and food-serving services' category and is open to SMEs. This tender presents a growth opportunity for catering companies interested in providing a variety of services for events at Walton Hall and Gardens. Businesses specialising in high-end dining, outdoor catering, bar operations, and diverse cuisine offerings are well-suited to compete. Warrington Borough Council aims to enhance customer choice, increase event bookings, and generate business through this procurement process. Interested suppliers should visit the Warrington Borough Council website for more information on how to participate. ## Notice Warrington Borough Council is seeking to expand the catering offering for bookings and events at Walton Hall and Gardens. This will involve contracting with several catering companies in order to provide customers with greater choice. This concession opportunity includes three (3) separate procurement lots, with the Indoor Lot encompassing four (4) sublots. Lot 1: Indoor Lot. Catering provision within Walton Hall, Walton Golf Course, The Old Riding School and other locations, catering for a variety of events including weddings, civil ceremonies, christenings, funeral after-services and conferences. For this lot, we are seeking to contract with several caterers, each specialising in one of the following sublots: * 1A) High-end dining (including canapes) * 1B) Relaxed catering (e.g. pizza, hog roast, hot and cold buffet etc.) * 1C) Afternoon tea and cafe (including light snacks and children's food) * 1D) Asian and faith-friendly (including Asian food and religious/cultural dietary accommodations such as halal or kosher) These categories reflect patterns of demand for the hall. It is important to note that contractors will not be restricted to only providing the cuisine category in the sublot and will be permitted to cater for any event when chosen by the customer, subject to approval from the estate team. As such, all successful indoor caterers must demonstrate wide-ranging menus with options to suit a variety of tastes, preferences and dietary practices. For this lot, there is no assurance of work, and suppliers will only provide catering services for events when specifically selected by customers. For details on responsibilities and more, please see the Specification document. Lot 2: Outdoor Lot. Catering provision around the gardens for events such as outdoor cinemas, theatre events and corporate functions. For this lot, we are seeking to put together a list of pre-approved suppliers in support of planned outdoor events on an invite-only basis. Consequently, there is no assurance of work and suppliers will only provide catering services for events when specifically requested by the council. For details on responsibilities and more, please see the Specification document. Lot 3: Bar Lot. Bar operation at events across Walton Hall and Gardens (both indoor and outdoor). For this lot, we are seeking to partner with an individual bar operator. The bar is currently licensed from 11.00am - midnight. For details on responsibilities, exclusivity and more, please see the Specification document. As part of this process, we are aiming to significantly expand the availability of cost-effective catering options at the estate in order to accommodate a wider variety of customer bookings. We are also seeking to increase the number of events held at Walton Hall and Gardens by contracting with caterers that will undertake their own marketing and generate business for the estate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b29022d-b704-4dfb-9967-da81017b77d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA1 1UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross | | Westminster constituency | Warrington South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55400000 - Beverage-serving services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b29022d-b704-4dfb-9967-da81017b77d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b29022d-b704-4dfb-9967-da81017b77d9 24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.warrington.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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