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title: "Wigan Council Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Cafe Concession"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-03-28"
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# Wigan Council Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Cafe Concession

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb19844-79f2-44a8-b187-28b708d382c7

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced hospitality business operators for the concession to run the Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Café. The opportunity entails a 2-year agreement with the possibility of extension. The tender deadline is set for 12th April 2024, with a contract period running from 3rd June 2024 to 1st June 2026. The procurement stage is active, and the industry category is focused on food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender from Wigan Council presents a lucrative business opportunity for hospitality operators looking to manage a café at the leisure centre. Businesses in the food and beverage industry, particularly those experienced in running café concessions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, offering a chance for interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest Application Form before the deadline on 12th April 2024.

## Notice

he Council invites Expressions of Interest from experienced hospitality business operators for the concession to run its Cafe. The Cafe is now offered with a 2 year agreement with the option to extend. Interested parties are requested to complete an Expression of Interest Application Form. The invitation pack provides detailed information on the business opportunity and the process of application. The Pack includes: Business Specification. Draft Heads of Terms. Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FFE) Inventory. Expression of Interest Application Form. HBLC - Building Plan

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d800c2c-cde3-4862-a898-9c52dd77411d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d800c2c-cde3-4862-a898-9c52dd77411d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d800c2c-cde3-4862-a898-9c52dd77411d
  28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=81100006-31ec-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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