--- title: "May the Fourth Catering Concession" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-17" --- # May the Fourth Catering Concession Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e632497-c1b0-47ca-b28b-f19209a49b85.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the "May the Fourth Catering Concession," aimed at providing catering services for a special outdoor event in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, on the evening of 4th May 2018. This service concession will necessitate that the successful operator pays a fee to the Council. The tendering process, which falls under the 'open' procedure, is currently active and will conclude on 25th April 2018 at 23:59. The event expects up to 1,000 guests, with the screening of the film starting at 19:00, making this an exciting opportunity for service providers in the catering industry. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in catering services, especially those with experience in outdoor events. Businesses focusing on quick-service catering or those with capabilities in event-specific concessions will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Council's procurement system will allow interested parties to submit expressions of interest and further explore this timely opportunity. ## Notice The Council are seeking to appoint an operator to provide a small catering unit for an event in the Guildhall Square taking place on the evening of 4th May 2018. The Council are seeking to award a single concession contract for the event. The contract will take the form of a service concession which will require payment to the Council from the successful operator. On Friday the 4th May 2018 the Big Screen in Guildhall Square Portsmouth will be showing a special screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The event will start at 18:30 with the film commencing at 19:00. There will be first-come, first-serve seating freely available to enjoy the screening. This is the second May The Fourth event that has been hosted in the city building on the success of last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie screening which saw more than 300 people attend. This is a free event presented by The Big Screen Portsmouth, which is a partnership between Portsmouth City Council and the University of Portsmouth. There is a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests for this event. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - May the Fourth Catering Concession. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079094e-2d3f-4b23-81c1-b02ee373cee0 | | 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 | 17 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 7 May 2018 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079094e-2d3f-4b23-81c1-b02ee373cee0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2079094e-2d3f-4b23-81c1-b02ee373cee0 17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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