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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER - PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES AT THREE PARK VENUES - AWARD"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER - PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES AT THREE PARK VENUES - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b43f005f-afbc-44e5-84ca-cfa48d15c712

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing authority has completed the tender process for the provision of catering services and the management of facilities at three park venues, titled "INVITATION TO TENDER - PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES AND THE MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES AT THREE PARK VENUES - AWARD". This procurement falls within the food and beverage services industry and includes delivery addresses in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, located in the East of England. The tender was open for submissions until 3pm on 28th July 2017, with the contract duration set from 2nd October 2017 to 1st October 2020, including an option to extend by two additional years at the Council's discretion. The total contract value is £100,000, with a minimum value of £70,000, procured through an open procedure.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for established food and drink businesses looking to expand in the public sector. Companies specialising in high-quality catering services, particularly those capable of managing facilities at multiple venues, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The contract encompasses three specific lots, each located in attractive park settings, which could appeal to businesses that excel in delivering diverse culinary experiences in outdoor environments.

## Notice

Deadline for tender submission is 3pm, 28th of July 2017 The Council are looking to work with established food and drink businesses that will provide high quality catering services in various park & open space venues throughout the Borough. The Council is seeking to enter into a contract/contracts for the provision of a catering service(s) and this can be for any combination of the individual catering opportunities (Lots). For example one or multiple venues. The Sites o Lot 1 : Nowton Park, Visitor Centre Caf? Nowton Park, Ranger Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5LT o Lot 2 : Haverhill Recreation Ground, Kiosk The Kiosk, Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HW o Lot 3 : Hardwick Heath, mobile pitch in the Car-park Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ Contract duration in all three lots : 02 October 2017 to 01 October 2020 (3 years) With option to extend a further 2 years at Council's discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45528a4b-393f-43e8-8a67-f15a17cdfa37 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,400 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AE CATERING; VERTAS LTD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2017 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45528a4b-393f-43e8-8a67-f15a17cdfa37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45528a4b-393f-43e8-8a67-f15a17cdfa37
  9th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm

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