--- title: "Catering and Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-22" --- # Catering and Associated Cleaning Services within Barrow Borough Council Buyer: BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a20e4121-6e5a-4b34-946f-43cce56fb531.json) ## Summary The Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council is inviting tenders for "Catering and Associated Cleaning Services" at two key venues within the region, namely The Forum and The Dock Museum. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is currently at the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 16 March 2020. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is set to commence on 1 June 2020 and will run for five years, with the possibility of a three-year extension based on performance. Interested businesses should be aware that the procurement was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold, which encourages broad participation. The locations of the venues are situated in the North West of England. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for catering and cleaning service providers, particularly those with experience in managing similar contracts in high-traffic venues. Businesses that specialise in hospitality services, especially those capable of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction, would be well-suited to compete. Given the prominence of The Forum and The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, potential contractors are expected to align with the Council's vision for these venues and demonstrate their ability to enhance the reputation and operational success of the services offered. ## Notice Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council are seeking Contractors to provide Catering and associated Cleaning Services for two of their high profile venues in Barrow. The Forum, theatre and arts centre is situated in the centre of Barrow, offering a varying programme with around 65,000 tickets sold per year and a healthy and dedicated conference and banqueting business, attracting c500 conferences per year. Catering consists of a public cafe, a bar-restaurant, pop up bars and the conference and banqueting functions. The Dock Museum is a free entry museum attracting c60,500 visitors and with a public cafe located at the entrance to the museum and near the outdoor play area, which is regularly used by locals. The 5 year contract covers the exclusive rights for all catering at both venues, plus associated cleaning services and there will be an option to extend a further 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The form of contract will be the Council's Standard Service Contract, along with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) setting out more operational detail and specifications, both included in the tender pack provided. The Council requires the successful Contractor to provide both catering and cleaning services at both venues, as per the specifications, with each service attracting a separate financial agreement. The Council's financial expectations are detailed in full in the Specification and the Pricing Schedule. The Council is seeking applications from suitability qualified and experienced contractors able to provide evidence of the operation and management of similar contracts. The Council will be looking for a Contractor to operate these services who will share the Council's vision for the future of the venues as well as the overall ethos and business approach. The venues are high profile in the area and, as such need to retain their high standards and excellent reputation, of which the catering and cleaning are obviously integral elements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43b2927-c61c-432e-9943-1fe5887eb71b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 May 2020 | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | BARROW-IN-FURNESS | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA14 2LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool | | Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ELIOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2020 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43b2927-c61c-432e-9943-1fe5887eb71b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43b2927-c61c-432e-9943-1fe5887eb71b 22nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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