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title: "Supply of Beers, Wines and Spirits, Bar Equipment and Services"
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# Supply of Beers, Wines and Spirits, Bar Equipment and Services

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fdd05ce-e9d3-49bd-b1ae-8b05db96050c

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## Summary

Test Valley Borough Council has recently awarded a contract under an open procedure for the supply of beers, wines, spirits, bar equipment, and services to The Lights, a popular theatre and venue in Andover, Hampshire. The contract, valued at £81,318.66, covers a period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, with potential monthly extensions up to 12 months. The procurement process targeted goods in the category of beverages, tobacco, and related products, specifically aimed at meeting the needs of The Lights' 249-seat auditorium and the Arena Café Bar. The award was finalised on 11th September 2024, and further details are available through the provided online resources.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as bar equipment and related services. SMEs and large enterprises alike can find growth potential, given the consistent footfall of 125,000 per annum at The Lights. Both small-to-medium enterprises and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) were encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of this procurement process. Suppliers skilled in providing quality beverages and bar services will find this contract beneficial, given the venue's regular hosting of concerts and events, requiring a robust and reliable supply chain.

## Notice

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) proposes to enter into contract for 3 Years, with an option to extend monthly for up to 12 months, for the Supply of Beers, Wines and Spirits, and Services. The Lights is a small theatre and venue in Andover, Hampshire, which is owned and managed by Test Valley Borough Council. In an average year the venue attracts a footfall of around 125,000 per annum and stages around 180 shows and events throughout the year. It has a 249-seat auditorium with a larger arena space for informal seated concerts, standing concerts and events. The Arena Cafe Bar is open Monday to Saturday daytime and provides an evening service when shows and events are on which is, on average, 4 nights per week. The Lights is seeking a supplier for the provision of canned and bottled alcoholic beverages, wines and mixers and soft drinks. Further details are available at https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84603&B=UK

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d66099-8854-47ef-9c7b-43c948dd837b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,318 |
| 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 | TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP10 3AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NUS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d66099-8854-47ef-9c7b-43c948dd837b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d66099-8854-47ef-9c7b-43c948dd837b
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84603&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67140
  User / Company

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