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title: "Concession Opportunity - Pier View and Pyramids View, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth"
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# Concession Opportunity - Pier View and Pyramids View, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e565f6-75e7-48ca-8629-e54d3bac0fdf

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is currently inviting expressions of interest for a concession opportunity for catering services at two sites, Pier View and Pyramids View, located on Clarence Esplanade in Portsmouth. This procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage, and bidders have until 18 April 2019 to submit their applications. The selected supplier will operate under a 12-month licence starting from 1 May 2019, with the possibility of yearly extensions based on performance. The anticipated rental income is approximately £7,200 per annum, subject to annual review and an increase in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those capable of providing a diverse range of food and drink offerings beyond ice cream and alcohol. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in food service operations, canteen management, or beverage provision would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses should be prepared to manage all associated operational costs, provide their own power, and demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery to secure this lucrative concession opportunity.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the Council') is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to provide catering services at Clarence Esplanade. Two sites are available - Pier View and Pyramids View. Suppliers are invited to bid for either or both sites. If bidding for both sites, suppliers must state their preferred location. Where applications include a different proposal for each site, details of both proposals must be Clearly identified in Section Two of the application form. Applications for hot and cold food and drink will be considered however, the Council is looking to expand the range of catering offers available to the public and therefore bids based solely on the sale of ice cream may not be accepted. Bids that include the sale of alcohol will be refused. Successful supplier will be expected to: o Deliver a quality offering from the pitch o Cover all costs associated with the running of the unit o Provide their own power to run any unit o Provide suitable waste bins as necessary to manage waste from sales and remove any waste generated at the end of each day. o Make rental payments, in advance to the Council on a monthly basis o Work on an open book basis and provide quarterly financial accounts to the Council Both pitches are offered with a 12 month licence and associated concession contract. Licences will not include an automatic right to renew but are extendable on a yearly basis, subject to the performance and agreement of both parties. The Council is seeking a rental income in the region of ?7,200 per annum. Rental income will be reviewed annually with a minimum increase in line with RPI. 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 - Concession Opportunity - Pier View and Pyramids View, Clarence Esplance, 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/4fb842f5-09fc-4644-ab32-f3860140a054 |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 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

- 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services
- 55320000 - Meal-serving services
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55400000 - Beverage-serving services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55510000 - Canteen services
- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb842f5-09fc-4644-ab32-f3860140a054
- 22 Mar 2019 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb842f5-09fc-4644-ab32-f3860140a054
- 22 Mar 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb842f5-09fc-4644-ab32-f3860140a054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb842f5-09fc-4644-ab32-f3860140a054
  4th April 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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