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title: "The Provision of a Catering Contractor at the Southport Air Show"
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# The Provision of a Catering Contractor at the Southport Air Show

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e5db5b7-c2b1-4750-a11f-d56bb8826049

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## Summary

Sefton Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of catering services at the Southport Air Show, an annual event attracting approximately 60,000 attendees. The open tender required suppliers to submit their offers by 21st April 2017. The awarded contract is valued at £35,000 and encompasses the supply of at least 32 catering units, including mobile vehicles for food, drinks, and ice cream. The contract period runs from 15th September 2017 to 19th September 2017, with the main category classified as catering services within the services industry, located in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach within the catering sector. Successful bidders would need to operate mobile catering units and possess the capability to serve a diverse range of food and beverages at a large-scale event. Engaging in this contract could provide significant exposure and revenue potential for businesses aiming to establish themselves in similar event catering markets.

## Notice

Sefton Council's Tourism Section is responsible for arranging events for the Southport area which includes the Southport Air Show each year. This is a hugely popular event with attendance figures of approx. 60,000. Sefton Council is looking for a suitable Catering Contractor who can provide at least 32 catering units at the Southport Air Show. These units should cater for the following: * Up to 16 Mobile Vehicles selling a variety of hot and cold food * Up to 6 mobile Vehicles selling alcoholic beverages * Up to 10 mobile Vehicles selling ice cream and soft drinks Sales at each location are to be conducted from a mobile vehicle, the design and type of which must meet with the Council's approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0e1be6-8587-4911-bb2d-36a6b440bde7 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2017 - 19 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLOW CATERRING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2017 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0e1be6-8587-4911-bb2d-36a6b440bde7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0e1be6-8587-4911-bb2d-36a6b440bde7
  19th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1cf7d393-1416-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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