--- title: "Catering and Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-14" --- # Catering and Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7436cf59-00aa-4d95-9b87-d9b4d0ea7c91.json) ## Summary Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council is currently seeking to engage contractors for "Catering and Associated Cleaning Services" at two of its high-profile venues: The Forum and The Dock Museum, located in Barrow, North West England. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 16 March 2020. This 5-year contract, which may be extended for an additional 3 years based on performance, includes exclusive catering rights and associated cleaning services, with detailed specifications outlined in the tender documents. The opportunity is classified under the CPV code 55500000, which relates to canteen and catering services. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in catering and cleaning services. Companies with experience in managing similar contracts, especially in high-traffic venues like theatres and museums, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will need to align with the Council’s vision for these venues, ensuring high standards are maintained to enhance their reputations within the community. This is an excellent prospect for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council are seeking Contractors to provide Catering and associated Cleaning Services for two of their high profile venues in Barrow. The Forum, theatre and arts centre is situated in the centre of Barrow, offering a varying programme with around 65,000 tickets sold per year and a healthy and dedicated conference and banqueting business, attracting c500 conferences per year. Catering consists of a public cafe, a bar-restaurant, pop up bars and the conference and banqueting functions. The Dock Museum is a free entry museum attracting c60,500 visitors and with a public cafe located at the entrance to the museum and near the outdoor play area, which is regularly used by locals. The 5 year contract covers the exclusive rights for all catering at both venues, plus associated cleaning services and there will be an option to extend a further 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The form of contract will be the Council's Standard Service Contract, along with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) setting out more operational detail and specifications, both included in the tender pack provided. The Council requires the successful Contractor to provide both catering and cleaning services at both venues, as per the specifications, with each service attracting a separate financial agreement. The Council's financial expectations are detailed in full in the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. The Council is seeking applications from suitability qualified and experienced contractors able to provide evidence of the operation and management of similar contracts. The Council will be looking for a Contractor to operate these services who will share the Council's vision for the future of the venues as well as the overall ethos and business approach. The venues are high profile in the area and, as such need to retain their high standards and excellent reputation, of which the catering and cleaning are obviously integral elements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b86c5d4-eb6d-4f4b-8b52-17c136852295 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 1 May 2025 | | 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 | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA14 2LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool | | Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2020 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b86c5d4-eb6d-4f4b-8b52-17c136852295 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b86c5d4-eb6d-4f4b-8b52-17c136852295 14th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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