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title: "Concession Contract for Catering Services at NETPark"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Concession Contract for Catering Services at NETPark

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88e7714a-b6db-4033-9e71-6dddf4cf01a9

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Concession Contract for Catering Services at NETPark", managed by Durham County Council, located in Sedgefield, North East England. The project involves establishing a new café named Café @ NETPark to cater to local businesses and potentially attract passing trade. The open tender was published on 23rd December 2020, with a bidding deadline on 22nd January 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £225,000 with the contract period set from 5th February 2021 to 4th February 2030.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the catering and hospitality sectors, particularly those specialising in food and beverage services. Businesses that can provide dynamic catering options, including event hospitality, are well-suited to compete. This contract not only supports local employment but also offers the chance for growth in a developing area that hosts a range of companies employing around 550 staff.

## Notice

The Council is currently undertaking the construction of a new cafe on the NETPark site, Sedgefield which will be called Cafe @ NETPark. The cafe is required to accommodate the growing demands of an expanding site which currently houses 37 companies employing approx. 550 staff. NETPark constantly attracts new companies whilst the existing companies grow their operation and workforce. The cafe will be used to serve NETPark tenants however, it is also envisaged that the facility may attract passing trade from the wider area as well as providing hospitality including buffets for events happening on site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff79bb2f-0dd5-421e-a3e6-1a5ab378f0c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2021 - 2 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,200 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEEP BEAT ENTERTAINMENT LTD T/A WORK LIFE FOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff79bb2f-0dd5-421e-a3e6-1a5ab378f0c3
- 23 Dec 2020 at 17:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3ae3a6-2bb6-46ce-829d-4340afd65530

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff79bb2f-0dd5-421e-a3e6-1a5ab378f0c3
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d3ae3a6-2bb6-46ce-829d-4340afd65530
  23rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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