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title: "The Food WorksSW Operator"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
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# The Food WorksSW Operator

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a634aca2-32e8-4bce-85ea-ee7d7bf00f26

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## Summary

North Somerset Council is currently involved in the procurement process for "The Food WorksSW Operator" to manage a new food and drink innovation facility in Weston-super-Mare, aimed at supporting business growth in the South West's food and drink industries. This tender is in the award stage and was published on 19 July 2018, following a negotiated procedure. The total contract value is £7.7 million, with the contract period commencing on 1 May 2019 and extending until 31 January 2035. Interested parties should note that the tender period concluded on 28 August 2018.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in facilities management, business support, product development, and training services related to the food and drink sector. Businesses capable of providing site facilities management, technical services, and dedicated support for start-ups and growing SMEs would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Involvement in this initiative could position companies favourably for growth within the rapidly evolving food innovation landscape.

## Notice

The Food WorksSW will be a new build food and drink innovation facility located in Weston-super-Mare. The Centre will support business growth and development focussed on food and drink industries from across theSouth West. The Centre will provide a range of facilities and technical support that will aid businesses to develop newproducts and improve their operations and activities through specialist sector advice and support. North Somerset Council is seeking an operator by way of a concession, to manage and operate the Centre. The Operator will provide the following services:- * Site Facilities Management Services * Business Support and Engagement Services * Product Development and Technical Services * Management of the letting of dedicated food-grade production units to start-ups and growth SMEs. For the avoidance of doubt, the tender documents will be available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk from 24 July 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2cd9b8-f1b0-44a5-9d45-a01b405bf14f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Jan 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,700,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLEVEDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FOOD & DRINK FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2019 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2cd9b8-f1b0-44a5-9d45-a01b405bf14f
- 19 Jul 2018 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35bbbaef-e9b9-4410-a945-231b8c75a258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2cd9b8-f1b0-44a5-9d45-a01b405bf14f
  16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35bbbaef-e9b9-4410-a945-231b8c75a258
  19th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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