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title: "Concession Contract for Catering Services at Bowlees Visitor Centre"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-06"
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# Concession Contract for Catering Services at Bowlees Visitor Centre

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac62530a-ecb2-490c-bbd1-ca7e683b1557

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a Concession Contract for Catering Services at the Bowlees Visitor Centre, classified under the Canteen and Catering Services sector. The contract was announced on 6th March 2020, following an open procurement process that began with a tender period ending on 7th February 2020. The contract is set to commence on 2nd March 2020 and will run for two years, concluding on 1st March 2022. The contract is relevant to suppliers operating in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could foster significant business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in catering services. Businesses with experience in delivering catering solutions, particularly in visitor services or public sector environments, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, capitalising on the support from the Durham County Council to promote local service provision.

## Notice

Concession Contract for catering services at Bowlees Visitor Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587898e0-5461-4602-8570-d3991da985dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2020 - 6 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | 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 5UE |
| 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 | MICHELLE WALTON - FALLS CAFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587898e0-5461-4602-8570-d3991da985dd
- 27 Jan 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0423d61-6423-4770-a58b-f48f565c99cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587898e0-5461-4602-8570-d3991da985dd
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0423d61-6423-4770-a58b-f48f565c99cb
  27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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