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title: "Catering Concession for Bowlees Visitor Centre"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-07"
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# Catering Concession for Bowlees Visitor Centre

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c85cb36-a094-4b07-ae30-fac30fc5c563

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is seeking a provider for the "Catering Concession for Bowlees Visitor Centre" located in the North East of England. The procurement, classified under catering services, has been completed with a contract value of £95,000. The open tender process concluded on 22 December 2017, with the awarded contract starting on 10 February 2018 and running until 9 February 2020.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in catering services. Businesses that can offer innovative and quality catering solutions at visitor centres are encouraged to consider similar tenders as a pathway for growth within the public sector. Engaging in this competitive arena could lead to further contracts and expanded business prospects in the hospitality industry.

## Notice

Catering Concession Contract for Bowlees Visitor Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32348000-c3c2-49af-a720-4ab207ce6f34 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2018 - 9 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FORD KITCHEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32348000-c3c2-49af-a720-4ab207ce6f34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32348000-c3c2-49af-a720-4ab207ce6f34
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0656d560-fbd8-e711-80e7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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