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title: "Mobile Catering Concession - Mill Lane Car Park, Portsmouth"
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# Mobile Catering Concession - Mill Lane Car Park, Portsmouth

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924ad942-b9bc-4c34-99d1-c53a1d8c99c0

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting expressions of interest for a Mobile Catering Concession located at Mill Lane Car Park in Portsmouth, South East England. The procurement process is operating under an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th September 2019. The contract, which is expected to commence on 1st October 2019 and last for 12 months, may be extended for a further year based on mutual agreement. The successful bidder will be required to provide healthy hot and cold food options and will pay the Council an estimated annual rental income of £8,000, subject to annual review in line with the Retail Price Index.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the food service sector, including businesses focused on mobile catering and healthy food options. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing quality catering services, especially in outdoor settings, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Furthermore, businesses offering innovative food solutions that comply with the tender's emphasis on healthy offerings—while excluding ice cream and alcohol—will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for this project. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to providing a hot and cold food and drink catering concession at Mill Lane Car Park, Portsmouth. The offer must include the sale of hot and cold food and drunks and the Council's preference is for offers to include healthy options. Please note, offers that include the sale of ice cream and those that include the sale of alcohol will not be considered. The pitch site must be vacant at the end of each trading day and therefore the concession must be mobile or have the ability to be removed at the end of each trading day. Trading is permitted 7 days per week between the hours of 10am and 1am. The successful bidder will deliver a rental income to the Council in the region of PS8,000 per annum. Rental income will be reviewed every 12 months in line with RPI. The pitch is offered with a 12 month licence and associated concession contract with the provision to extend by a further 12 months, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project: Mobile Catering Concession - Mill Lane Car Park, Portsmouth 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/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 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 2BJ |
| 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
- 55410000 - Bar management services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3
- 6 Sep 2019 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3
- 6 Sep 2019 at 10:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3
- 15 Aug 2019 at 08:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3
- 15 Aug 2019 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/348c37a0-3cd8-493f-902c-3ae19bd0c5b3
  6th September 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

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