--- title: "Catering concession - Guildhall Square 2019 - 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-30" --- # Catering concession - Guildhall Square 2019 - 2021 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ec2e487-abf1-4254-87f5-1c55590b5dca.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking bids for a catering concession at Guildhall Square, titled "Catering concession - Guildhall Square 2019 - 2021". This procurement process falls within the hospitality industry, specifically under the categories of hotel, restaurant, and retail trade services. The tender is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th September 2019. The successful bidder will be able to commence operations starting 1st October 2019, with trading allowed seven days a week between 08:00 and 21:00. Proposals should provide healthy food and drink options without the sale of alcohol, and a minimum rental income of £9,000 per annum is expected. This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and could significantly benefit businesses specialising in catering, food service, and mobile food operations. With the potential for a one-year concession that may extend to a maximum of two years, businesses that can deliver a quality and diverse food offering would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the possibility of incorporating a percentage of turnover into their proposals could further enhance their attractiveness to the Council. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting bids for a mobile hot and cold food and drink offer at Guildhall Square from suitable qualified operators. The pitch is offered with a 1 year licence and associated concession contract with the provision to extend by 1 further year to a maximum of 2 years, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The operator can start trading from the 1st October 2019 at the earliest. Trading is permitted 7 days per week, between the hours of 08:00 and 21:00 only. The offer must include the sale of hot and cold food and drinks and the Council's preference is for offers to be a healthy offer or include healthy options. Offers that include the sale of alcohol will not be considered. The successful bidder will deliver a rental income to the Council that offers a minimum of PS9,000 per annum. Proposals may also include a % turnover share. The concession will not be able to operate between the dates of 12th November 2019 and 15th January 2020 due to the square being occupied by the winter ice skating rink. The concession will also not be able to trade during Comicon and VE/VJ Events, these dates will be confirmed with the successful operator. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Catering concession - Guildhall Square 2019 - 2021. 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/23a41c67-ce6b-4354-baf1-b1b60562a61b | | 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 | 30 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 2AL | | 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 - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2019 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a41c67-ce6b-4354-baf1-b1b60562a61b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23a41c67-ce6b-4354-baf1-b1b60562a61b 30th August 2019 - 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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